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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.24, 12,872.99 and 5,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.24, 12,872.99 and 5,295.44 is: 7,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.24 : 12,872.99 = 5,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.24/12,872.99 = 5,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.24x = 12,872.99 × 5,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.24x = 68,168,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168,191.59/9,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.94

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