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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.86, 12,828.69 and 5,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.86, 12,828.69 and 5,104.20 is: 7,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.86 : 12,828.69 = 5,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.86/12,828.69 = 5,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.86x = 12,828.69 × 5,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.86x = 65,480,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,199.50/9,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.02

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