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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.94, 12,819.73 and 5,310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.94, 12,819.73 and 5,310.23 is: 7,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.94 : 12,819.73 = 5,310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.94/12,819.73 = 5,310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.94x = 12,819.73 × 5,310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.94x = 68,075,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,075,714.84/9,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.32

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