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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.84, 12,876.94 and 5,353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.84, 12,876.94 and 5,353.55 is: 7,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.84 : 12,876.94 = 5,353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.84/12,876.94 = 5,353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.84x = 12,876.94 × 5,353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.84x = 68,937,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,937,342.14/9,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.91

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