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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.44, 12,832.13 and 5,320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.44, 12,832.13 and 5,320.85 is: 7,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.44 : 12,832.13 = 5,320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.44/12,832.13 = 5,320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.44x = 12,832.13 × 5,320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.44x = 68,277,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277,788.05/9,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.93

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