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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.97, 12,817.88 and 5,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.97, 12,817.88 and 5,309.94 is: 7,325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.97 : 12,817.88 = 5,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.97/12,817.88 = 5,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.97x = 12,817.88 × 5,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.97x = 68,062,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,173.73/9,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.63

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