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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.26, 12,837.33 and 5,323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.26, 12,837.33 and 5,323.75 is: 7,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.26 : 12,837.33 = 5,323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.26/12,837.33 = 5,323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.26x = 12,837.33 × 5,323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.26x = 68,342,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,342,735.59/9,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.90

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