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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.14, 12,877.90 and 5,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.14, 12,877.90 and 5,298.44 is: 7,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.14 : 12,877.90 = 5,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.14/12,877.90 = 5,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.14x = 12,877.90 × 5,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.14x = 68,232,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232,793.72/9,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.59

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