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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.37, 12,821.58 and 5,310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.37, 12,821.58 and 5,310.71 is: 7,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.37 : 12,821.58 = 5,310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.37/12,821.58 = 5,310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.37x = 12,821.58 × 5,310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.37x = 68,091,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091,693.12/9,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.28

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