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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.09, 12,835.80 and 5,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.09, 12,835.80 and 5,322.96 is: 7,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.09 : 12,835.80 = 5,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.09/12,835.80 = 5,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.09x = 12,835.80 × 5,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.09x = 68,324,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,324,449.97/9,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.07

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