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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.92, 12,826.92 and 5,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.92, 12,826.92 and 5,045.88 is: 6,963.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.92 : 12,826.92 = 5,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.92/12,826.92 = 5,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.92x = 12,826.92 × 5,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.92x = 64,723,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723,099.09/9,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.28

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