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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.28, 12,841.56 and 5,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.28, 12,841.56 and 5,327.66 is: 7,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.28 : 12,841.56 = 5,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.28/12,841.56 = 5,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.28x = 12,841.56 × 5,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.28x = 68,415,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,415,465.55/9,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.33

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