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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.55, 12,865.68 and 5,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.55, 12,865.68 and 5,290.34 is: 7,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.55 : 12,865.68 = 5,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.55/12,865.68 = 5,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.55x = 12,865.68 × 5,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.55x = 68,063,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063,757.20/9,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.20

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