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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.38, 12,869.43 and 5,346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.38, 12,869.43 and 5,346.87 is: 7,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.38 : 12,869.43 = 5,346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.38/12,869.43 = 5,346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.38x = 12,869.43 × 5,346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.38x = 68,811,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811,169.18/9,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,378.91

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