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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.84, 12,888.11 and 5,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.84, 12,888.11 and 5,361.68 is: 7,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.84 : 12,888.11 = 5,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.84/12,888.11 = 5,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.84x = 12,888.11 × 5,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.84x = 69,101,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,101,894.82/9,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.21

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