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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.36, 12,826.58 and 5,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.36, 12,826.58 and 5,317.56 is: 7,336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.36 : 12,826.58 = 5,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.36/12,826.58 = 5,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.36x = 12,826.58 × 5,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.36x = 68,206,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,206,082.16/9,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.07

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