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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.16, 12,874.32 and 5,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.16, 12,874.32 and 5,604 is: 7,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.16 : 12,874.32 = 5,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.16/12,874.32 = 5,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.16x = 12,874.32 × 5,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.16x = 72,147,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,147,689.28/9,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.08

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