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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.83, 12,832.16 and 5,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.83, 12,832.16 and 5,319.71 is: 7,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.83 : 12,832.16 = 5,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.83/12,832.16 = 5,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.83x = 12,832.16 × 5,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.83x = 68,263,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263,327.23/9,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.06

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