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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.43, 12,829.96 and 5,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.43, 12,829.96 and 5,316.76 is: 7,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.43 : 12,829.96 = 5,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.43/12,829.96 = 5,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.43x = 12,829.96 × 5,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.43x = 68,213,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213,818.13/9,296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.64

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