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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.94, 12,832.53 and 5,107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.94, 12,832.53 and 5,107.19 is: 7,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.94 : 12,832.53 = 5,107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.94/12,832.53 = 5,107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.94x = 12,832.53 × 5,107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.94x = 65,538,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,538,168.89/9,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.92

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