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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.86, 12,911.31 and 5,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.86, 12,911.31 and 5,323.34 is: 7,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.86 : 12,911.31 = 5,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.86/12,911.31 = 5,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.86x = 12,911.31 × 5,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.86x = 68,731,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731,292.98/9,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.34

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