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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.26, 12,826.66 and 5,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.26, 12,826.66 and 5,315.73 is: 7,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.26 : 12,826.66 = 5,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.26/12,826.66 = 5,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.26x = 12,826.66 × 5,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.26x = 68,183,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,183,061.36/9,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.25

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