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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.22, 12,883.98 and 5,144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.22, 12,883.98 and 5,144.47 is: 7,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.22 : 12,883.98 = 5,144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.22/12,883.98 = 5,144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.22x = 12,883.98 × 5,144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.22x = 66,281,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,281,248.59/9,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.37

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