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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.70, 12,871.18 and 5,293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.70, 12,871.18 and 5,293.31 is: 7,304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.70 : 12,871.18 = 5,293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.70/12,871.18 = 5,293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.70x = 12,871.18 × 5,293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.70x = 68,131,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131,145.81/9,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.96

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