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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.97, 12,829.91 and 5,048.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.97, 12,829.91 and 5,048.07 is: 6,966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.97 : 12,829.91 = 5,048.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.97/12,829.91 = 5,048.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.97x = 12,829.91 × 5,048.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.97x = 64,766,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,766,210.42/9,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.38

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