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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.33, 12,962.81 and 5,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.33, 12,962.81 and 5,086.47 is: 7,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.33 : 12,962.81 = 5,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.33/12,962.81 = 5,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.33x = 12,962.81 × 5,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.33x = 65,934,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,879.37/9,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.33

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