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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.97, 12,893.72 and 5,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.97, 12,893.72 and 5,311.98 is: 7,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.97 : 12,893.72 = 5,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.97/12,893.72 = 5,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.97x = 12,893.72 × 5,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.97x = 68,491,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,156.21/9,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.20

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