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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.89, 12,883.50 and 5,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.89, 12,883.50 and 5,144.14 is: 7,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.89 : 12,883.50 = 5,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.89/12,883.50 = 5,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.89x = 12,883.50 × 5,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.89x = 66,274,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274,527.69/9,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.90

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