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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.32, 12,847.40 and 5,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.32, 12,847.40 and 5,329.52 is: 7,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.32 : 12,847.40 = 5,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.32/12,847.40 = 5,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.32x = 12,847.40 × 5,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.32x = 68,470,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,470,475.25/9,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.05

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