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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.03, 12,841.18 and 5,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.03, 12,841.18 and 5,327.42 is: 7,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.03 : 12,841.18 = 5,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.03/12,841.18 = 5,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.03x = 12,841.18 × 5,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.03x = 68,410,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,410,383.83/9,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.98

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