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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.92, 12,875.29 and 5,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.92, 12,875.29 and 5,350.27 is: 7,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.92 : 12,875.29 = 5,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.92/12,875.29 = 5,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.92x = 12,875.29 × 5,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.92x = 68,886,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886,277.83/9,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.37

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