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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.73, 12,876.67 and 5,352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.73, 12,876.67 and 5,352.62 is: 7,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.73 : 12,876.67 = 5,352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.73/12,876.67 = 5,352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.73x = 12,876.67 × 5,352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.73x = 68,923,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,863.68/9,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.76

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