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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.52, 12,860.01 and 5,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.52, 12,860.01 and 5,341.30 is: 7,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.52 : 12,860.01 = 5,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.52/12,860.01 = 5,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.52x = 12,860.01 × 5,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.52x = 68,689,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,689,171.41/9,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.04

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