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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.30, 12,811.86 and 5,304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.30, 12,811.86 and 5,304.73 is: 7,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.30 : 12,811.86 = 5,304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.30/12,811.86 = 5,304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.30x = 12,811.86 × 5,304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.30x = 67,963,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,963,458.10/9,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.05

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