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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.61, 12,838.08 and 5,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.61, 12,838.08 and 5,324.59 is: 7,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.61 : 12,838.08 = 5,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.61/12,838.08 = 5,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.61x = 12,838.08 × 5,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.61x = 68,357,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,357,512.39/9,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.84

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