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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.68, 12,866.92 and 5,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.68, 12,866.92 and 5,547.28 is: 7,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.68 : 12,866.92 = 5,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.68/12,866.92 = 5,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.68x = 12,866.92 × 5,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.68x = 71,376,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376,407.98/9,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.39

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