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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.60, 12,841.37 and 5,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.60, 12,841.37 and 5,327.08 is: 7,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.60 : 12,841.37 = 5,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.60/12,841.37 = 5,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.60x = 12,841.37 × 5,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.60x = 68,406,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,406,966.54/9,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.17

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