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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.46, 12,866.34 and 5,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.46, 12,866.34 and 5,344.56 is: 7,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.46 : 12,866.34 = 5,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.46/12,866.34 = 5,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.46x = 12,866.34 × 5,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.46x = 68,764,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,764,926.11/9,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.47

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