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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.59, 12,833.10 and 5,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.59, 12,833.10 and 5,522.67 is: 7,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.59 : 12,833.10 = 5,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.59/12,833.10 = 5,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.59x = 12,833.10 × 5,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.59x = 70,872,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,872,976.38/9,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.91

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