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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.08, 12,832.59 and 5,321.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.08, 12,832.59 and 5,321.17 is: 7,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.08 : 12,832.59 = 5,321.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.08/12,832.59 = 5,321.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.08x = 12,832.59 × 5,321.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.08x = 68,284,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284,392.93/9,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.13

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