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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.93, 12,837.81 and 5,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.93, 12,837.81 and 5,323.79 is: 7,346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.93 : 12,837.81 = 5,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.93/12,837.81 = 5,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.93x = 12,837.81 × 5,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.93x = 68,345,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345,740.31/9,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.69

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