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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.70, 12,819.06 and 5,311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.70, 12,819.06 and 5,311.17 is: 7,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.70 : 12,819.06 = 5,311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.70/12,819.06 = 5,311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.70x = 12,819.06 × 5,311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.70x = 68,084,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,206.90/9,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.21

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