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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.18, 12,829.59 and 5,318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.18, 12,829.59 and 5,318.46 is: 7,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.18 : 12,829.59 = 5,318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.18/12,829.59 = 5,318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.18x = 12,829.59 × 5,318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.18x = 68,233,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,661.23/9,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.18

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