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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.76, 12,832.28 and 5,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.76, 12,832.28 and 5,107 is: 7,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.76 : 12,832.28 = 5,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.76/12,832.28 = 5,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.76x = 12,832.28 × 5,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.76x = 65,534,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534,453.96/9,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.66

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