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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.32, 12,844.64 and 5,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.32, 12,844.64 and 5,327.52 is: 7,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.32 : 12,844.64 = 5,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.32/12,844.64 = 5,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.32x = 12,844.64 × 5,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.32x = 68,430,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430,076.49/9,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.29

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