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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.56, 12,833.64 and 5,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.56, 12,833.64 and 5,108.08 is: 7,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.56 : 12,833.64 = 5,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.56/12,833.64 = 5,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.56x = 12,833.64 × 5,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.56x = 65,555,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,555,259.81/9,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.29

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