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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.19, 12,832.56 and 5,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.19, 12,832.56 and 5,320.22 is: 7,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.19 : 12,832.56 = 5,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.19/12,832.56 = 5,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.19x = 12,832.56 × 5,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.19x = 68,272,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,272,054.78/9,299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.72

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