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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.26, 12,827.19 and 5,046.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.26, 12,827.19 and 5,046.21 is: 6,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.26 : 12,827.19 = 5,046.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.26/12,827.19 = 5,046.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.26x = 12,827.19 × 5,046.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.26x = 64,728,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,728,694.45/9,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.62

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