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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.96, 12,823.47 and 5,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.96, 12,823.47 and 5,317.27 is: 7,336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.96 : 12,823.47 = 5,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.96/12,823.47 = 5,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.96x = 12,823.47 × 5,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.96x = 68,185,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185,820.27/9,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.57

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