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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.64, 12,817.08 and 5,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.64, 12,817.08 and 5,309.01 is: 7,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.64 : 12,817.08 = 5,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.64/12,817.08 = 5,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.64x = 12,817.08 × 5,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.64x = 68,046,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,046,005.89/9,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.51

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