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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.64, 12,873.26 and 5,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.64, 12,873.26 and 5,348.74 is: 7,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.64 : 12,873.26 = 5,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.64/12,873.26 = 5,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.64x = 12,873.26 × 5,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.64x = 68,855,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,855,693.95/9,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.90

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