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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.52, 12,858.24 and 5,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.52, 12,858.24 and 5,338.80 is: 7,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.52 : 12,858.24 = 5,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.52/12,858.24 = 5,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.52x = 12,858.24 × 5,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.52x = 68,647,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647,571.71/9,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.58

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