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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.34, 12,827.10 and 5,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.34, 12,827.10 and 5,316.04 is: 7,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.34 : 12,827.10 = 5,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.34/12,827.10 = 5,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.34x = 12,827.10 × 5,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.34x = 68,189,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189,376.68/9,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.66

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