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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.48, 12,823.72 and 5,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.48, 12,823.72 and 5,313.54 is: 7,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.48 : 12,823.72 = 5,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.48/12,823.72 = 5,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.48x = 12,823.72 × 5,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.48x = 68,139,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,139,349.17/9,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.74

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