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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.44, 12,835.92 and 5,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.44, 12,835.92 and 5,322.36 is: 7,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.44 : 12,835.92 = 5,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.44/12,835.92 = 5,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.44x = 12,835.92 × 5,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.44x = 68,317,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,387.17/9,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.82

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