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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.04, 12,862.82 and 5,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.04, 12,862.82 and 5,545.08 is: 7,649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.04 : 12,862.82 = 5,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.04/12,862.82 = 5,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.04x = 12,862.82 × 5,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.04x = 71,325,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,325,365.93/9,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.62

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