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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.23, 12,876.23 and 5,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.23, 12,876.23 and 5,298.16 is: 7,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.23 : 12,876.23 = 5,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.23/12,876.23 = 5,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.23x = 12,876.23 × 5,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.23x = 68,220,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,220,307.79/9,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.18

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