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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.71, 12,878.91 and 5,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.71, 12,878.91 and 5,353.56 is: 7,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.71 : 12,878.91 = 5,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.71/12,878.91 = 5,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.71x = 12,878.91 × 5,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.71x = 68,948,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,948,017.42/9,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.78

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