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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.26, 12,833.55 and 5,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.26, 12,833.55 and 5,320.73 is: 7,342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.26 : 12,833.55 = 5,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.26/12,833.55 = 5,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.26x = 12,833.55 × 5,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.26x = 68,283,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,854.49/9,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.14

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