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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.27, 12,829.28 and 5,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.27, 12,829.28 and 5,941.22 is: 8,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.27 : 12,829.28 = 5,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.27/12,829.28 = 5,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.27x = 12,829.28 × 5,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.27x = 76,221,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221,525.63/9,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.50

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