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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.92, 12,815.43 and 5,310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.92, 12,815.43 and 5,310.37 is: 7,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.92 : 12,815.43 = 5,310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.92/12,815.43 = 5,310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.92x = 12,815.43 × 5,310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.92x = 68,054,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,054,610.93/9,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.22

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