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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.26, 12,912.68 and 5,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.26, 12,912.68 and 5,323.73 is: 7,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.26 : 12,912.68 = 5,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.26/12,912.68 = 5,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.26x = 12,912.68 × 5,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.26x = 68,743,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743,570.64/9,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.55

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