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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.77, 12,864.40 and 5,343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.77, 12,864.40 and 5,343.65 is: 7,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.77 : 12,864.40 = 5,343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.77/12,864.40 = 5,343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.77x = 12,864.40 × 5,343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.77x = 68,742,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,742,851.06/9,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.44

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