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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.72, 12,827.28 and 5,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.72, 12,827.28 and 5,320.02 is: 7,340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.72 : 12,827.28 = 5,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.72/12,827.28 = 5,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.72x = 12,827.28 × 5,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.72x = 68,241,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241,386.15/9,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.37

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