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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.09, 12,835.05 and 5,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.09, 12,835.05 and 5,322.47 is: 7,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.09 : 12,835.05 = 5,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.09/12,835.05 = 5,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.09x = 12,835.05 × 5,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.09x = 68,314,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314,168.57/9,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.33

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