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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.25, 12,833.06 and 5,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.25, 12,833.06 and 5,107.59 is: 7,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.25 : 12,833.06 = 5,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.25/12,833.06 = 5,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.25x = 12,833.06 × 5,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.25x = 65,545,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545,983.39/9,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.52

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