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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.67, 12,884.47 and 5,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.67, 12,884.47 and 5,357.54 is: 7,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.67 : 12,884.47 = 5,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.67/12,884.47 = 5,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.67x = 12,884.47 × 5,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.67x = 69,029,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029,082.22/9,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.33

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