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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.44, 12,884.12 and 5,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.44, 12,884.12 and 5,087.53 is: 7,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.44 : 12,884.12 = 5,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.44/12,884.12 = 5,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.44x = 12,884.12 × 5,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.44x = 65,548,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548,284.30/9,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.70

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