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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.58, 12,842.28 and 5,326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.58, 12,842.28 and 5,326.61 is: 7,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.58 : 12,842.28 = 5,326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.58/12,842.28 = 5,326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.58x = 12,842.28 × 5,326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.58x = 68,405,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,405,817.07/9,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.05

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