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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.01, 12,830.40 and 5,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.01, 12,830.40 and 5,943.33 is: 8,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.01 : 12,830.40 = 5,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.01/12,830.40 = 5,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.01x = 12,830.40 × 5,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.01x = 76,255,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,255,301.23/9,302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.72

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