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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.15, 12,865.74 and 5,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.15, 12,865.74 and 5,547.19 is: 7,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.15 : 12,865.74 = 5,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.15/12,865.74 = 5,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.15x = 12,865.74 × 5,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.15x = 71,368,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,368,704.27/9,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.54

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