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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.44, 12,869.10 and 5,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.44, 12,869.10 and 5,346.36 is: 7,377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.44 : 12,869.10 = 5,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.44/12,869.10 = 5,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.44x = 12,869.10 × 5,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.44x = 68,802,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,841.48/9,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.97

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