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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.37, 12,855.37 and 5,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.37, 12,855.37 and 5,336.83 is: 7,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.37 : 12,855.37 = 5,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.37/12,855.37 = 5,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.37x = 12,855.37 × 5,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.37x = 68,606,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606,924.28/9,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.92

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