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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.15, 12,828.66 and 5,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.15, 12,828.66 and 5,047.34 is: 6,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.15 : 12,828.66 = 5,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.15/12,828.66 = 5,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.15x = 12,828.66 × 5,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.15x = 64,750,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,750,608.76/9,296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.31

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