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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.13, 12,831.41 and 5,106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.13, 12,831.41 and 5,106.65 is: 7,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.13 : 12,831.41 = 5,106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.13/12,831.41 = 5,106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.13x = 12,831.41 × 5,106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.13x = 65,525,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525,468.49/9,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.17

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