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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.97, 12,820.05 and 5,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.97, 12,820.05 and 5,041.01 is: 6,956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.97 : 12,820.05 = 5,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.97/12,820.05 = 5,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.97x = 12,820.05 × 5,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.97x = 64,626,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,626,000.25/9,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.53

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