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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.57, 12,868.79 and 5,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.57, 12,868.79 and 5,293.92 is: 7,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.57 : 12,868.79 = 5,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.57/12,868.79 = 5,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.57x = 12,868.79 × 5,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.57x = 68,126,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126,344.76/9,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.76

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