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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.14, 12,879.58 and 5,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.14, 12,879.58 and 5,352.48 is: 7,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.14 : 12,879.58 = 5,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.14/12,879.58 = 5,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.14x = 12,879.58 × 5,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.14x = 68,937,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,937,694.36/9,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.13

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