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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.55, 12,878.70 and 5,353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.55, 12,878.70 and 5,353.43 is: 7,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.55 : 12,878.70 = 5,353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.55/12,878.70 = 5,353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.55x = 12,878.70 × 5,353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.55x = 68,945,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945,134.47/9,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.60

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