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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.37, 12,871.65 and 5,294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.37, 12,871.65 and 5,294.95 is: 7,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.37 : 12,871.65 = 5,294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.37/12,871.65 = 5,294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.37x = 12,871.65 × 5,294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.37x = 68,154,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154,743.17/9,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.96

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