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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.19, 12,856.68 and 5,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.19, 12,856.68 and 5,337.21 is: 7,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.19 : 12,856.68 = 5,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.19/12,856.68 = 5,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.19x = 12,856.68 × 5,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.19x = 68,618,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,618,801.06/9,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.75

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