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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.62, 12,841.09 and 5,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.62, 12,841.09 and 5,326.98 is: 7,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.62 : 12,841.09 = 5,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.62/12,841.09 = 5,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.62x = 12,841.09 × 5,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.62x = 68,404,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,404,229.61/9,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.64

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