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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.43, 12,837.51 and 5,323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.43, 12,837.51 and 5,323.89 is: 7,347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.43 : 12,837.51 = 5,323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.43/12,837.51 = 5,323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.43x = 12,837.51 × 5,323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.43x = 68,345,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345,491.11/9,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.06

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