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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.82, 12,843.40 and 5,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.82, 12,843.40 and 5,327.84 is: 7,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.82 : 12,843.40 = 5,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.82/12,843.40 = 5,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.82x = 12,843.40 × 5,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.82x = 68,427,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,580.26/9,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.41

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