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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.46, 12,841.68 and 5,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.46, 12,841.68 and 5,326.92 is: 7,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.46 : 12,841.68 = 5,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.46/12,841.68 = 5,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.46x = 12,841.68 × 5,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.46x = 68,406,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,406,602.03/9,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.23

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