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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.33, 12,823.45 and 5,043.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.33, 12,823.45 and 5,043.39 is: 6,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.33 : 12,823.45 = 5,043.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.33/12,823.45 = 5,043.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.33x = 12,823.45 × 5,043.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.33x = 64,673,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673,659.50/9,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.90

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