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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.25, 12,840.51 and 5,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.25, 12,840.51 and 5,271.04 is: 7,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.25 : 12,840.51 = 5,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.25/12,840.51 = 5,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.25x = 12,840.51 × 5,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.25x = 67,682,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,682,809.73/9,304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.40

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