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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.41, 12,829.66 and 5,105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.41, 12,829.66 and 5,105.66 is: 7,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.41 : 12,829.66 = 5,105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.41/12,829.66 = 5,105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.41x = 12,829.66 × 5,105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.41x = 65,503,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,503,804.96/9,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.39

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