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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.38, 12,833.44 and 5,107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.38, 12,833.44 and 5,107.63 is: 7,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.38 : 12,833.44 = 5,107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.38/12,833.44 = 5,107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.38x = 12,833.44 × 5,107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.38x = 65,548,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548,463.15/9,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.69

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