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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.75, 12,812.28 and 5,305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.75, 12,812.28 and 5,305.03 is: 7,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.75 : 12,812.28 = 5,305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.75/12,812.28 = 5,305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.75x = 12,812.28 × 5,305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.75x = 67,969,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,969,477.84/9,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.34

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