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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.63, 12,843.23 and 5,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.63, 12,843.23 and 5,327.51 is: 7,352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.63 : 12,843.23 = 5,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.63/12,843.23 = 5,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.63x = 12,843.23 × 5,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.63x = 68,422,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,422,345.40/9,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.00

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