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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.64, 12,832.13 and 5,106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.64, 12,832.13 and 5,106.89 is: 7,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.64 : 12,832.13 = 5,106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.64/12,832.13 = 5,106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.64x = 12,832.13 × 5,106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.64x = 65,532,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,532,250.84/9,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.51

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