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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.89, 12,837.33 and 5,270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.89, 12,837.33 and 5,270.13 is: 7,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.89 : 12,837.33 = 5,270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.89/12,837.33 = 5,270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.89x = 12,837.33 × 5,270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.89x = 67,654,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,654,397.95/9,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.41

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