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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.99, 12,826.80 and 5,045.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.99, 12,826.80 and 5,045.85 is: 6,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.99 : 12,826.80 = 5,045.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.99/12,826.80 = 5,045.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.99x = 12,826.80 × 5,045.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.99x = 64,722,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,722,108.78/9,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.12

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