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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.37, 12,813.11 and 5,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.37, 12,813.11 and 5,305.40 is: 7,321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.37 : 12,813.11 = 5,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.37/12,813.11 = 5,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.37x = 12,813.11 × 5,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.37x = 67,978,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,978,673.79/9,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.84

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