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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.52, 12,831.50 and 5,320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.52, 12,831.50 and 5,320.07 is: 7,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.52 : 12,831.50 = 5,320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.52/12,831.50 = 5,320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.52x = 12,831.50 × 5,320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.52x = 68,264,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264,387.45/9,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.43

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