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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.62, 12,865.26 and 5,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.62, 12,865.26 and 5,344.10 is: 7,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.62 : 12,865.26 = 5,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.62/12,865.26 = 5,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.62x = 12,865.26 × 5,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.62x = 68,753,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753,235.97/9,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.88

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