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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.26, 12,835.95 and 5,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.26, 12,835.95 and 5,322.75 is: 7,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.26 : 12,835.95 = 5,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.26/12,835.95 = 5,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.26x = 12,835.95 × 5,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.26x = 68,322,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322,552.86/9,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.52

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