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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.88, 12,832.63 and 5,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.88, 12,832.63 and 5,049.95 is: 6,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.88 : 12,832.63 = 5,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.88/12,832.63 = 5,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.88x = 12,832.63 × 5,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.88x = 64,804,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804,063.08/9,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.01

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