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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.47, 12,824.22 and 5,259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.47, 12,824.22 and 5,259.29 is: 7,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.47 : 12,824.22 = 5,259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.47/12,824.22 = 5,259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.47x = 12,824.22 × 5,259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.47x = 67,446,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,446,256.62/9,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.17

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