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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.86, 12,808.35 and 5,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.86, 12,808.35 and 5,303.22 is: 7,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.86 : 12,808.35 = 5,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.86/12,808.35 = 5,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.86x = 12,808.35 × 5,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.86x = 67,925,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925,497.89/9,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.88

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