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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.80, 12,830.40 and 6,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.80, 12,830.40 and 6,499.20 is: 8,973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.80 : 12,830.40 = 6,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.80/12,830.40 = 6,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.80x = 12,830.40 × 6,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.80x = 83,387,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387,335.68/9,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.33

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