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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.08, 12,831.21 and 5,320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.08, 12,831.21 and 5,320.17 is: 7,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.08 : 12,831.21 = 5,320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.08/12,831.21 = 5,320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.08x = 12,831.21 × 5,320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.08x = 68,264,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264,218.51/9,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.75

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