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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.08, 12,867.06 and 5,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.08, 12,867.06 and 5,344.84 is: 7,376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.08 : 12,867.06 = 5,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.08/12,867.06 = 5,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.08x = 12,867.06 × 5,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.08x = 68,772,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,772,376.97/9,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.57

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