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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.65, 12,863.67 and 5,545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.65, 12,863.67 and 5,545.69 is: 7,650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.65 : 12,863.67 = 5,545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.65/12,863.67 = 5,545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.65x = 12,863.67 × 5,545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.65x = 71,337,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,337,944.38/9,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.47

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