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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.08, 12,832.86 and 5,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.08, 12,832.86 and 5,266.09 is: 7,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.08 : 12,832.86 = 5,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.08/12,832.86 = 5,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.08x = 12,832.86 × 5,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.08x = 67,578,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578,995.72/9,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.28

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