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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.04, 12,845.32 and 5,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.04, 12,845.32 and 5,948.22 is: 8,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.04 : 12,845.32 = 5,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.04/12,845.32 = 5,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.04x = 12,845.32 × 5,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.04x = 76,406,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,406,789.33/9,304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.22

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