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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.38, 12,884.04 and 5,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.38, 12,884.04 and 5,087.47 is: 7,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.38 : 12,884.04 = 5,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.38/12,884.04 = 5,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.38x = 12,884.04 × 5,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.38x = 65,547,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,547,197.70/9,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.62

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