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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.95, 12,865.29 and 5,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.95, 12,865.29 and 5,341.31 is: 7,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.95 : 12,865.29 = 5,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.95/12,865.29 = 5,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.95x = 12,865.29 × 5,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.95x = 68,717,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717,437.80/9,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.78

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