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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.44, 12,829.19 and 5,047.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.44, 12,829.19 and 5,047.55 is: 6,965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.44 : 12,829.19 = 5,047.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.44/12,829.19 = 5,047.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.44x = 12,829.19 × 5,047.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.44x = 64,755,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,755,952.75/9,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.67

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