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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.73, 12,812.22 and 5,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.73, 12,812.22 and 5,304.75 is: 7,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.73 : 12,812.22 = 5,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.73/12,812.22 = 5,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.73x = 12,812.22 × 5,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.73x = 67,965,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965,597.52/9,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.94

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