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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.89, 12,811.06 and 5,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.89, 12,811.06 and 5,303.91 is: 7,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.89 : 12,811.06 = 5,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.89/12,811.06 = 5,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.89x = 12,811.06 × 5,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.89x = 67,948,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,948,709.24/9,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.78

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