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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.65, 12,865.12 and 5,290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.65, 12,865.12 and 5,290.81 is: 7,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.65 : 12,865.12 = 5,290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.65/12,865.12 = 5,290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.65x = 12,865.12 × 5,290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.65x = 68,066,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,066,879.09/9,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.67

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