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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.53, 12,868.13 and 5,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.53, 12,868.13 and 5,549.94 is: 7,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.53 : 12,868.13 = 5,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.53/12,868.13 = 5,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.53x = 12,868.13 × 5,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.53x = 71,417,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417,363.29/9,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.62

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