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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.93, 12,882.78 and 5,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.93, 12,882.78 and 5,302.71 is: 7,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.93 : 12,882.78 = 5,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.93/12,882.78 = 5,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.93x = 12,882.78 × 5,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.93x = 68,313,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313,646.33/9,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.29

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