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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.03, 12,876.00 and 5,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.03, 12,876.00 and 5,297.99 is: 7,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.03 : 12,876.00 = 5,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.03/12,876.00 = 5,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.03x = 12,876.00 × 5,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.03x = 68,216,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,216,834.99/9,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.97

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