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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.75, 12,879.95 and 5,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.75, 12,879.95 and 5,355.16 is: 7,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.75 : 12,879.95 = 5,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.75/12,879.95 = 5,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.75x = 12,879.95 × 5,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.75x = 68,974,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,974,134.07/9,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.55

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