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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.63, 12,873.45 and 5,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.63, 12,873.45 and 5,552.43 is: 7,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.63 : 12,873.45 = 5,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.63/12,873.45 = 5,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.63x = 12,873.45 × 5,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.63x = 71,478,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478,929.98/9,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.97

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