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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.06, 12,826.66 and 5,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.06, 12,826.66 and 5,314.38 is: 7,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.06 : 12,826.66 = 5,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.06/12,826.66 = 5,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.06x = 12,826.66 × 5,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.06x = 68,165,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,165,745.37/9,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.33

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