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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.07, 12,872.93 and 5,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.07, 12,872.93 and 5,295.15 is: 7,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.07 : 12,872.93 = 5,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.07/12,872.93 = 5,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.07x = 12,872.93 × 5,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.07x = 68,164,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164,068.81/9,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.42

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