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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.17, 12,825.43 and 5,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.17, 12,825.43 and 5,317.62 is: 7,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.17 : 12,825.43 = 5,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.17/12,825.43 = 5,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.17x = 12,825.43 × 5,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.17x = 68,200,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200,763.08/9,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.23

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