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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.13, 12,868.67 and 5,346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.13, 12,868.67 and 5,346.07 is: 7,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.13 : 12,868.67 = 5,346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.13/12,868.67 = 5,346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.13x = 12,868.67 × 5,346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.13x = 68,796,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,796,791.82/9,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.57

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