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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.87, 12,834.31 and 5,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.87, 12,834.31 and 5,267.88 is: 7,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.87 : 12,834.31 = 5,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.87/12,834.31 = 5,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.87x = 12,834.31 × 5,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.87x = 67,609,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,609,604.96/9,300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.17

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