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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.33, 12,867.36 and 5,548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.33, 12,867.36 and 5,548.38 is: 7,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.33 : 12,867.36 = 5,548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.33/12,867.36 = 5,548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.33x = 12,867.36 × 5,548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.33x = 71,393,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,393,002.88/9,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.17

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