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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.59, 12,821.24 and 5,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.59, 12,821.24 and 5,312.08 is: 7,330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.59 : 12,821.24 = 5,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.59/12,821.24 = 5,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.59x = 12,821.24 × 5,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.59x = 68,107,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,107,361.91/9,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.79

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