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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.03, 12,924.82 and 5,332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.03, 12,924.82 and 5,332.61 is: 7,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.03 : 12,924.82 = 5,332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.03/12,924.82 = 5,332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.03x = 12,924.82 × 5,332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.03x = 68,923,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,024.38/9,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.83

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