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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.39, 12,873.03 and 5,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.39, 12,873.03 and 5,347.73 is: 7,380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.39 : 12,873.03 = 5,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.39/12,873.03 = 5,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.39x = 12,873.03 × 5,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.39x = 68,841,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,841,404.30/9,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.56

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