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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.52, 12,843.12 and 5,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.52, 12,843.12 and 5,327.56 is: 7,349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.52 : 12,843.12 = 5,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.52/12,843.12 = 5,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.52x = 12,843.12 × 5,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.52x = 68,422,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,422,492.39/9,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.73

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