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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.92, 12,879.21 and 5,353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.92, 12,879.21 and 5,353.77 is: 7,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.92 : 12,879.21 = 5,353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.92/12,879.21 = 5,353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.92x = 12,879.21 × 5,353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.92x = 68,952,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952,236.96/9,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.07

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