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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.87, 12,811.94 and 5,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.87, 12,811.94 and 5,306.24 is: 7,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.87 : 12,811.94 = 5,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.87/12,811.94 = 5,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.87x = 12,811.94 × 5,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.87x = 67,983,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983,137.91/9,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.93

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