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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.87, 12,885.23 and 5,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.87, 12,885.23 and 5,751.10 is: 7,936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.87 : 12,885.23 = 5,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.87/12,885.23 = 5,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.87x = 12,885.23 × 5,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.87x = 74,104,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,104,244.39/9,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.73

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