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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.39, 12,827.19 and 5,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.39, 12,827.19 and 5,046.36 is: 6,963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.39 : 12,827.19 = 5,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.39/12,827.19 = 5,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.39x = 12,827.19 × 5,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.39x = 64,730,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,730,618.53/9,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.73

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