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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.48, 12,823.34 and 5,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.48, 12,823.34 and 5,043.36 is: 6,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.48 : 12,823.34 = 5,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.48/12,823.34 = 5,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.48x = 12,823.34 × 5,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.48x = 64,672,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672,720.02/9,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.68

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