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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.16, 12,827.43 and 5,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.16, 12,827.43 and 5,316.17 is: 7,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.16 : 12,827.43 = 5,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.16/12,827.43 = 5,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.16x = 12,827.43 × 5,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.16x = 68,192,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,192,734.41/9,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.37

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