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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.93, 12,830.99 and 5,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.93, 12,830.99 and 5,106.09 is: 7,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.93 : 12,830.99 = 5,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.93/12,830.99 = 5,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.93x = 12,830.99 × 5,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.93x = 65,516,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,516,164.20/9,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.32

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