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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.38, 12,872.19 and 5,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.38, 12,872.19 and 5,348.87 is: 7,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.38 : 12,872.19 = 5,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.38/12,872.19 = 5,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.38x = 12,872.19 × 5,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.38x = 68,851,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851,670.93/9,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.67

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