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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.03, 12,845.73 and 5,725.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.03, 12,845.73 and 5,725.07 is: 7,901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.03 : 12,845.73 = 5,725.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.03/12,845.73 = 5,725.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.03x = 12,845.73 × 5,725.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.03x = 73,542,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,542,703.45/9,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.84

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