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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.44, 12,884.10 and 5,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.44, 12,884.10 and 5,359.98 is: 7,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.44 : 12,884.10 = 5,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.44/12,884.10 = 5,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.44x = 12,884.10 × 5,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.44x = 69,058,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,058,518.32/9,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.66

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