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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.95, 12,872.48 and 5,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.95, 12,872.48 and 5,350.44 is: 7,383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.95 : 12,872.48 = 5,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.95/12,872.48 = 5,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.95x = 12,872.48 × 5,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.95x = 68,873,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,873,405.14/9,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.56

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