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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.92, 12,862.72 and 5,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.92, 12,862.72 and 5,545.92 is: 7,653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.92 : 12,862.72 = 5,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.92/12,862.72 = 5,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.92x = 12,862.72 × 5,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.92x = 71,335,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,335,616.10/9,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.28

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