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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.49, 12,884.31 and 5,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.49, 12,884.31 and 5,087.55 is: 7,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.49 : 12,884.31 = 5,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.49/12,884.31 = 5,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.49x = 12,884.31 × 5,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.49x = 65,549,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,571.34/9,336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.79

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