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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.26, 12,818.79 and 5,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.26, 12,818.79 and 5,097.24 is: 7,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.26 : 12,818.79 = 5,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.26/12,818.79 = 5,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.26x = 12,818.79 × 5,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.26x = 65,340,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,340,449.14/9,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.98

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