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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.68, 12,849.48 and 8,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.68, 12,849.48 and 8,273.36 is: 11,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.68 : 12,849.48 = 8,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.68/12,849.48 = 8,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.68x = 12,849.48 × 8,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.68x = 106,308,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,308,373.85/9,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.42

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