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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.52, 12,829.22 and 5,317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.52, 12,829.22 and 5,317.75 is: 7,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.52 : 12,829.22 = 5,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.52/12,829.22 = 5,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.52x = 12,829.22 × 5,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.52x = 68,222,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,222,584.66/9,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.51

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