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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.19, 12,844.80 and 5,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.19, 12,844.80 and 5,329.29 is: 7,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.19 : 12,844.80 = 5,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.19/12,844.80 = 5,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.19x = 12,844.80 × 5,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.19x = 68,453,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453,664.19/9,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.13

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