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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.65, 12,862.44 and 5,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.65, 12,862.44 and 5,544.74 is: 7,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.65 : 12,862.44 = 5,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.65/12,862.44 = 5,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.65x = 12,862.44 × 5,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.65x = 71,318,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318,885.57/9,321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.89

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