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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.44, 12,828.20 and 5,890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.44, 12,828.20 and 5,890.29 is: 8,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.44 : 12,828.20 = 5,890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.44/12,828.20 = 5,890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.44x = 12,828.20 × 5,890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.44x = 75,561,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561,865.43/9,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.42

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