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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.23, 12,853.81 and 5,338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.23, 12,853.81 and 5,338.89 is: 7,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.23 : 12,853.81 = 5,338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.23/12,853.81 = 5,338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.23x = 12,853.81 × 5,338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.23x = 68,625,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,625,077.67/9,319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.81

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