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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.30, 12,821.68 and 5,515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.30, 12,821.68 and 5,515.79 is: 7,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.30 : 12,821.68 = 5,515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.30/12,821.68 = 5,515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.30x = 12,821.68 × 5,515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.30x = 70,721,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721,694.33/9,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.33

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