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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.46, 12,827.96 and 5,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.46, 12,827.96 and 5,316.94 is: 7,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.46 : 12,827.96 = 5,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.46/12,827.96 = 5,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.46x = 12,827.96 × 5,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.46x = 68,205,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,205,493.64/9,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.51

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