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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.65, 12,824.89 and 5,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.65, 12,824.89 and 5,044.62 is: 6,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.65 : 12,824.89 = 5,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.65/12,824.89 = 5,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.65x = 12,824.89 × 5,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.65x = 64,696,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,651.92/9,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.38

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