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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.88, 12,828.40 and 5,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.88, 12,828.40 and 5,104.22 is: 7,043.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.88 : 12,828.40 = 5,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.88/12,828.40 = 5,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.88x = 12,828.40 × 5,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.88x = 65,478,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478,898.95/9,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.87

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