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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.46, 12,835.49 and 5,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.46, 12,835.49 and 5,322.88 is: 7,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.46 : 12,835.49 = 5,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.46/12,835.49 = 5,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.46x = 12,835.49 × 5,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.46x = 68,321,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,321,773.01/9,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.85

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