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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.96, 12,827.60 and 5,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.96, 12,827.60 and 5,320.28 is: 7,340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.96 : 12,827.60 = 5,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.96/12,827.60 = 5,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.96x = 12,827.60 × 5,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.96x = 68,246,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,246,423.73/9,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.72

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