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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.62, 12,811.65 and 5,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.62, 12,811.65 and 5,305.38 is: 7,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.62 : 12,811.65 = 5,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.62/12,811.65 = 5,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.62x = 12,811.65 × 5,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.62x = 67,970,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,970,671.68/9,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.57

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