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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.96, 12,868.68 and 5,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.96, 12,868.68 and 5,549.20 is: 7,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.96 : 12,868.68 = 5,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.96/12,868.68 = 5,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.96x = 12,868.68 × 5,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.96x = 71,410,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,410,879.06/9,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,657.21

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