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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.04, 12,808.92 and 5,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.04, 12,808.92 and 5,303.36 is: 7,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.04 : 12,808.92 = 5,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.04/12,808.92 = 5,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.04x = 12,808.92 × 5,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.04x = 67,930,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,930,313.97/9,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.68

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