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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.68, 12,840.23 and 5,325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.68, 12,840.23 and 5,325.53 is: 7,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.68 : 12,840.23 = 5,325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.68/12,840.23 = 5,325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.68x = 12,840.23 × 5,325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.68x = 68,381,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,030.07/9,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.10

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