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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.26, 12,831.48 and 5,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.26, 12,831.48 and 5,106.24 is: 7,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.26 : 12,831.48 = 5,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.26/12,831.48 = 5,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.26x = 12,831.48 × 5,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.26x = 65,520,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520,616.44/9,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.55

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