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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.62, 12,869.25 and 5,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.62, 12,869.25 and 5,293.20 is: 7,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.62 : 12,869.25 = 5,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.62/12,869.25 = 5,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.62x = 12,869.25 × 5,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.62x = 68,119,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,119,514.10/9,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.56

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