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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.80, 12,886.09 and 5,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.80, 12,886.09 and 5,359.50 is: 7,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.80 : 12,886.09 = 5,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.80/12,886.09 = 5,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.80x = 12,886.09 × 5,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.80x = 69,062,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,062,985.96/9,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.86

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