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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.57, 12,841.14 and 5,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.57, 12,841.14 and 5,326.98 is: 7,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.57 : 12,841.14 = 5,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.57/12,841.14 = 5,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.57x = 12,841.14 × 5,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.57x = 68,404,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,404,495.96/9,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.50

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