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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.21, 12,867.75 and 5,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.21, 12,867.75 and 5,344.35 is: 7,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.21 : 12,867.75 = 5,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.21/12,867.75 = 5,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.21x = 12,867.75 × 5,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.21x = 68,769,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769,759.71/9,323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.19

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