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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.24, 12,848.37 and 5,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.24, 12,848.37 and 5,327.56 is: 7,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.24 : 12,848.37 = 5,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.24/12,848.37 = 5,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.24x = 12,848.37 × 5,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.24x = 68,450,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450,462.08/9,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.54

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