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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.41, 12,831.04 and 5,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.41, 12,831.04 and 5,106.66 is: 7,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.41 : 12,831.04 = 5,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.41/12,831.04 = 5,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.41x = 12,831.04 × 5,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.41x = 65,523,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,758.73/9,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.77

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