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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.94, 12,868.29 and 5,293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.94, 12,868.29 and 5,293.11 is: 7,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.94 : 12,868.29 = 5,293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.94/12,868.29 = 5,293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.94x = 12,868.29 × 5,293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.94x = 68,113,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,113,274.48/9,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.85

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