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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.72, 12,851.76 and 5,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.72, 12,851.76 and 5,333.76 is: 7,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.72 : 12,851.76 = 5,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.72/12,851.76 = 5,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.72x = 12,851.76 × 5,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.72x = 68,548,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,548,203.42/9,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.71

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