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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.52, 12,833.34 and 5,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.52, 12,833.34 and 5,107.77 is: 7,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.52 : 12,833.34 = 5,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.52/12,833.34 = 5,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.52x = 12,833.34 × 5,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.52x = 65,549,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,749.05/9,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.72

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