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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.30, 12,859.24 and 5,541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.30, 12,859.24 and 5,541.54 is: 7,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.30 : 12,859.24 = 5,541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.30/12,859.24 = 5,541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.30x = 12,859.24 × 5,541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.30x = 71,259,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,259,992.83/9,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.68

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