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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.67, 12,824.75 and 5,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.67, 12,824.75 and 5,317.12 is: 7,336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.67 : 12,824.75 = 5,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.67/12,824.75 = 5,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.67x = 12,824.75 × 5,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.67x = 68,190,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,190,644.01/9,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.54

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