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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.43, 12,864.82 and 5,290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.43, 12,864.82 and 5,290.59 is: 7,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.43 : 12,864.82 = 5,290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.43/12,864.82 = 5,290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.43x = 12,864.82 × 5,290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.43x = 68,062,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,488.04/9,324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.37

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