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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.62, 12,862.36 and 5,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.62, 12,862.36 and 5,288.19 is: 7,297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.62 : 12,862.36 = 5,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.62/12,862.36 = 5,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.62x = 12,862.36 × 5,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.62x = 68,018,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,018,603.53/9,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.65

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