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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.92, 12,828.30 and 5,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.92, 12,828.30 and 5,046.88 is: 6,964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.92 : 12,828.30 = 5,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.92/12,828.30 = 5,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.92x = 12,828.30 × 5,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.92x = 64,742,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,742,890.70/9,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.66

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