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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.68, 12,837.72 and 5,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.68, 12,837.72 and 5,324.56 is: 7,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.68 : 12,837.72 = 5,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.68/12,837.72 = 5,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.68x = 12,837.72 × 5,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.68x = 68,355,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355,210.40/9,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.91

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