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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.93, 12,886.44 and 5,088.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.93, 12,886.44 and 5,088.93 is: 7,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.93 : 12,886.44 = 5,088.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.93/12,886.44 = 5,088.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.93x = 12,886.44 × 5,088.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.93x = 65,578,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,578,152.33/9,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.77

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