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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.90, 12,826.34 and 5,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.90, 12,826.34 and 5,315.78 is: 7,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.90 : 12,826.34 = 5,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.90/12,826.34 = 5,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.90x = 12,826.34 × 5,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.90x = 68,182,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182,001.65/9,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.21

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