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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.57, 12,824.42 and 5,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.57, 12,824.42 and 5,313.58 is: 7,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.57 : 12,824.42 = 5,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.57/12,824.42 = 5,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.57x = 12,824.42 × 5,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.57x = 68,143,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,143,581.62/9,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.13

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