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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.83, 12,849.45 and 5,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.83, 12,849.45 and 5,332.82 is: 7,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.83 : 12,849.45 = 5,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.83/12,849.45 = 5,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.83x = 12,849.45 × 5,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.83x = 68,523,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523,803.95/9,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.21

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