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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.23, 12,841.44 and 5,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.23, 12,841.44 and 5,327.62 is: 7,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.23 : 12,841.44 = 5,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.23/12,841.44 = 5,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.23x = 12,841.44 × 5,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.23x = 68,414,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,280.47/9,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.24

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