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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.64, 12,882.60 and 5,143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.64, 12,882.60 and 5,143.92 is: 7,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.64 : 12,882.60 = 5,143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.64/12,882.60 = 5,143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.64x = 12,882.60 × 5,143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.64x = 66,267,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,267,063.79/9,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.29

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