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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.23, 12,865.69 and 5,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.23, 12,865.69 and 5,341.51 is: 7,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.23 : 12,865.69 = 5,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.23/12,865.69 = 5,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.23x = 12,865.69 × 5,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.23x = 68,722,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722,211.79/9,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.07

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