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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.58, 12,868.92 and 5,343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.58, 12,868.92 and 5,343.93 is: 7,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.58 : 12,868.92 = 5,343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.58/12,868.92 = 5,343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.58x = 12,868.92 × 5,343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.58x = 68,770,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,770,607.66/9,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.41

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