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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.97, 12,838.33 and 5,325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.97, 12,838.33 and 5,325.37 is: 7,349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.97 : 12,838.33 = 5,325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.97/12,838.33 = 5,325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.97x = 12,838.33 × 5,325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.97x = 68,368,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,368,831.99/9,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.14

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