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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.81, 12,822.85 and 5,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.81, 12,822.85 and 5,312.95 is: 7,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.81 : 12,822.85 = 5,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.81/12,822.85 = 5,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.81x = 12,822.85 × 5,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.81x = 68,127,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,127,147.63/9,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,331.96

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