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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.46, 12,836.87 and 5,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.46, 12,836.87 and 5,323.88 is: 7,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.46 : 12,836.87 = 5,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.46/12,836.87 = 5,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.46x = 12,836.87 × 5,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.46x = 68,341,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,341,955.46/9,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.23

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