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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.81, 12,819.95 and 5,311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.81, 12,819.95 and 5,311.01 is: 7,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.81 : 12,819.95 = 5,311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.81/12,819.95 = 5,311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.81x = 12,819.95 × 5,311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.81x = 68,086,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,086,872.00/9,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.20

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