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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.76, 12,866.60 and 5,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.76, 12,866.60 and 5,074.76 is: 7,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.76 : 12,866.60 = 5,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.76/12,866.60 = 5,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.76x = 12,866.60 × 5,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.76x = 65,294,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294,907.02/9,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.07

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