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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.94, 12,826.62 and 5,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.94, 12,826.62 and 5,315.24 is: 7,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.94 : 12,826.62 = 5,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.94/12,826.62 = 5,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.94x = 12,826.62 × 5,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.94x = 68,176,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,176,563.69/9,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.23

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