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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.06, 12,822.91 and 5,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.06, 12,822.91 and 5,313.53 is: 7,331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.06 : 12,822.91 = 5,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.06/12,822.91 = 5,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.06x = 12,822.91 × 5,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.06x = 68,134,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,134,935.75/9,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,331.81

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