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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.29, 12,841.30 and 5,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.29, 12,841.30 and 5,326.41 is: 7,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.29 : 12,841.30 = 5,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.29/12,841.30 = 5,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.29x = 12,841.30 × 5,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.29x = 68,398,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398,028.73/9,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.45

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