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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.74, 12,873.68 and 5,295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.74, 12,873.68 and 5,295.94 is: 7,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.74 : 12,873.68 = 5,295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.74/12,873.68 = 5,295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.74x = 12,873.68 × 5,295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.74x = 68,178,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,178,236.86/9,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.62

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