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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.64, 12,817.44 and 5,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.64, 12,817.44 and 5,308.92 is: 7,326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.64 : 12,817.44 = 5,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.64/12,817.44 = 5,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.64x = 12,817.44 × 5,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.64x = 68,046,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,046,763.56/9,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.59

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