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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.33, 12,921.49 and 5,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.33, 12,921.49 and 5,114.51 is: 7,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.33 : 12,921.49 = 5,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.33/12,921.49 = 5,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.33x = 12,921.49 × 5,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.33x = 66,087,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,087,089.82/9,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.08

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