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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.41, 12,837.55 and 5,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.41, 12,837.55 and 5,324.80 is: 7,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.41 : 12,837.55 = 5,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.41/12,837.55 = 5,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.41x = 12,837.55 × 5,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.41x = 68,357,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,357,374.89/9,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.35

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