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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.72, 12,883.29 and 5,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.72, 12,883.29 and 5,143.97 is: 7,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.72 : 12,883.29 = 5,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.72/12,883.29 = 5,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.72x = 12,883.29 × 5,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.72x = 66,271,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271,192.84/9,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.67

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