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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.03, 12,844.35 and 5,724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.03, 12,844.35 and 5,724.07 is: 7,900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.03 : 12,844.35 = 5,724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.03/12,844.35 = 5,724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.03x = 12,844.35 × 5,724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.03x = 73,521,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,521,958.50/9,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.46

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