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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.58, 12,826.14 and 5,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.58, 12,826.14 and 5,314.92 is: 7,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.58 : 12,826.14 = 5,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.58/12,826.14 = 5,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.58x = 12,826.14 × 5,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.58x = 68,169,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,169,908.01/9,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.79

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