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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.42, 12,837.62 and 5,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.42, 12,837.62 and 5,269.19 is: 7,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.42 : 12,837.62 = 5,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.42/12,837.62 = 5,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.42x = 12,837.62 × 5,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.42x = 67,643,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,643,807.91/9,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.63

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