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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.80, 12,809.79 and 5,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.80, 12,809.79 and 5,303.23 is: 7,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.80 : 12,809.79 = 5,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.80/12,809.79 = 5,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.80x = 12,809.79 × 5,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.80x = 67,933,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933,262.62/9,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.98

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