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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.43, 12,837.12 and 5,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.43, 12,837.12 and 5,323.28 is: 7,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.43 : 12,837.12 = 5,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.43/12,837.12 = 5,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.43x = 12,837.12 × 5,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.43x = 68,335,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335,629.55/9,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.00

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