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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.97, 12,858.75 and 5,338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.97, 12,858.75 and 5,338.98 is: 7,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.97 : 12,858.75 = 5,338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.97/12,858.75 = 5,338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.97x = 12,858.75 × 5,338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.97x = 68,652,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,652,609.08/9,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.76

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