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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.62, 12,841.41 and 5,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.62, 12,841.41 and 5,326.63 is: 7,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.62 : 12,841.41 = 5,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.62/12,841.41 = 5,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.62x = 12,841.41 × 5,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.62x = 68,401,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,401,439.75/9,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.55

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