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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.93, 12,846.20 and 5,331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.93, 12,846.20 and 5,331.02 is: 7,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.93 : 12,846.20 = 5,331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.93/12,846.20 = 5,331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.93x = 12,846.20 × 5,331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.93x = 68,483,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,483,258.24/9,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.73

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