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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.04, 12,883.73 and 5,144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.04, 12,883.73 and 5,144.29 is: 7,099.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.04 : 12,883.73 = 5,144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.04/12,883.73 = 5,144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.04x = 12,883.73 × 5,144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.04x = 66,277,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,277,633.78/9,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.12

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