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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.74, 12,870.92 and 5,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.74, 12,870.92 and 5,293.94 is: 7,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.74 : 12,870.92 = 5,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.74/12,870.92 = 5,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.74x = 12,870.92 × 5,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.74x = 68,137,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137,878.22/9,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.86

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