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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.28, 12,833.46 and 5,107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.28, 12,833.46 and 5,107.62 is: 7,048.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.28 : 12,833.46 = 5,107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.28/12,833.46 = 5,107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.28x = 12,833.46 × 5,107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.28x = 65,548,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548,436.97/9,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.76

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