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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.52, 12,873.20 and 5,347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.52, 12,873.20 and 5,347.85 is: 7,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.52 : 12,873.20 = 5,347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.52/12,873.20 = 5,347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.52x = 12,873.20 × 5,347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.52x = 68,843,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843,942.62/9,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.74

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