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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.49, 12,813.12 and 5,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.49, 12,813.12 and 5,306.94 is: 7,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.49 : 12,813.12 = 5,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.49/12,813.12 = 5,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.49x = 12,813.12 × 5,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.49x = 67,998,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,998,459.05/9,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.88

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