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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.84, 12,841.32 and 5,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.84, 12,841.32 and 5,327.02 is: 7,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.84 : 12,841.32 = 5,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.84/12,841.32 = 5,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.84x = 12,841.32 × 5,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.84x = 68,405,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,405,968.47/9,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.65

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