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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.38, 12,823.58 and 5,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.38, 12,823.58 and 5,043.48 is: 6,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.38 : 12,823.58 = 5,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.38/12,823.58 = 5,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.38x = 12,823.58 × 5,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.38x = 64,675,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,481.87/9,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.05

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