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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.54, 12,829.80 and 5,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.54, 12,829.80 and 5,317.88 is: 7,338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.54 : 12,829.80 = 5,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.54/12,829.80 = 5,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.54x = 12,829.80 × 5,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.54x = 68,227,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,227,272.68/9,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.21

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