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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.89, 12,825.57 and 5,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.89, 12,825.57 and 5,044.95 is: 6,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.89 : 12,825.57 = 5,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.89/12,825.57 = 5,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.89x = 12,825.57 × 5,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.89x = 64,704,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704,307.37/9,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.03

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