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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.95, 12,841.94 and 5,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.95, 12,841.94 and 5,327.34 is: 7,352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.95 : 12,841.94 = 5,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.95/12,841.94 = 5,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.95x = 12,841.94 × 5,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.95x = 68,413,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,413,354.00/9,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.36

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