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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.08, 12,823.10 and 5,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.08, 12,823.10 and 5,043.14 is: 6,959.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.08 : 12,823.10 = 5,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.08/12,823.10 = 5,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.08x = 12,823.10 × 5,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.08x = 64,668,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,668,688.53/9,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.55

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