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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.27, 12,832.12 and 5,944.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.27, 12,832.12 and 5,944.59 is: 8,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.27 : 12,832.12 = 5,944.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.27/12,832.12 = 5,944.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.27x = 12,832.12 × 5,944.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.27x = 76,281,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281,692.23/9,303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.45

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