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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.89, 12,873.60 and 5,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.89, 12,873.60 and 5,348.99 is: 7,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.89 : 12,873.60 = 5,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.89/12,873.60 = 5,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.89x = 12,873.60 × 5,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.89x = 68,860,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,860,757.66/9,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.24

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