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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.68, 12,832.14 and 5,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.68, 12,832.14 and 5,106.84 is: 7,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.68 : 12,832.14 = 5,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.68/12,832.14 = 5,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.68x = 12,832.14 × 5,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.68x = 65,531,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,531,685.84/9,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.42

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