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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.70, 12,863.61 and 5,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.70, 12,863.61 and 5,343.06 is: 7,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.70 : 12,863.61 = 5,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.70/12,863.61 = 5,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.70x = 12,863.61 × 5,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.70x = 68,731,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731,040.05/9,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.02

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