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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.61, 12,836.94 and 5,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.61, 12,836.94 and 5,323.97 is: 7,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.61 : 12,836.94 = 5,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.61/12,836.94 = 5,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.61x = 12,836.94 × 5,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.61x = 68,343,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,343,483.45/9,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.49

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