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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305, 12,840.90 and 5,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305, 12,840.90 and 5,113.28 is: 7,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305 : 12,840.90 = 5,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305/12,840.90 = 5,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305x = 12,840.90 × 5,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305x = 65,659,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659,117.15/9,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.33

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