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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.28, 12,888.21 and 5,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.28, 12,888.21 and 5,147.53 is: 7,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.28 : 12,888.21 = 5,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.28/12,888.21 = 5,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.28x = 12,888.21 × 5,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.28x = 66,342,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,447.62/9,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.59

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