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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.68, 12,819.70 and 5,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.68, 12,819.70 and 5,040.84 is: 6,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.68 : 12,819.70 = 5,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.68/12,819.70 = 5,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.68x = 12,819.70 × 5,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.68x = 64,622,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622,056.55/9,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.33

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