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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.68, 12,827.82 and 5,467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.68, 12,827.82 and 5,467.32 is: 7,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.68 : 12,827.82 = 5,467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.68/12,827.82 = 5,467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.68x = 12,827.82 × 5,467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.68x = 70,133,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133,796.84/9,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.77

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