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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.02, 12,827.15 and 5,316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.02, 12,827.15 and 5,316.23 is: 7,336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.02 : 12,827.15 = 5,316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.02/12,827.15 = 5,316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.02x = 12,827.15 × 5,316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.02x = 68,192,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,192,079.64/9,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.41

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