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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.16, 12,831.10 and 5,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.16, 12,831.10 and 5,319.64 is: 7,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.16 : 12,831.10 = 5,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.16/12,831.10 = 5,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.16x = 12,831.10 × 5,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.16x = 68,256,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,256,832.80/9,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.90

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