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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.70, 12,864.99 and 5,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.70, 12,864.99 and 5,344.06 is: 7,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.70 : 12,864.99 = 5,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.70/12,864.99 = 5,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.70x = 12,864.99 × 5,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.70x = 68,751,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751,278.46/9,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.40

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