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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.54, 12,852.70 and 5,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.54, 12,852.70 and 5,335.01 is: 7,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.54 : 12,852.70 = 5,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.54/12,852.70 = 5,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.54x = 12,852.70 × 5,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.54x = 68,569,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569,205.43/9,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.53

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