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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.34, 12,866.28 and 5,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.34, 12,866.28 and 5,074.44 is: 7,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.34 : 12,866.28 = 5,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.34/12,866.28 = 5,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.34x = 12,866.28 × 5,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.34x = 65,289,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,289,165.88/9,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.77

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