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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.08, 12,869.61 and 5,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.08, 12,869.61 and 5,344.42 is: 7,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.08 : 12,869.61 = 5,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.08/12,869.61 = 5,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.08x = 12,869.61 × 5,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.08x = 68,780,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,780,601.08/9,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.08

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