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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.65, 12,814.61 and 5,307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.65, 12,814.61 and 5,307.93 is: 7,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.65 : 12,814.61 = 5,307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.65/12,814.61 = 5,307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.65x = 12,814.61 × 5,307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.65x = 68,019,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,019,026.32/9,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.39

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