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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.52, 12,867.06 and 5,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.52, 12,867.06 and 5,346.16 is: 7,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.52 : 12,867.06 = 5,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.52/12,867.06 = 5,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.52x = 12,867.06 × 5,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.52x = 68,789,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789,361.49/9,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.67

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