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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.28, 12,904.44 and 5,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.28, 12,904.44 and 5,318.03 is: 7,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.28 : 12,904.44 = 5,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.28/12,904.44 = 5,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.28x = 12,904.44 × 5,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.28x = 68,626,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626,199.05/9,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.48

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