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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.59, 12,833.39 and 5,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.59, 12,833.39 and 5,050.56 is: 6,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.59 : 12,833.39 = 5,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.59/12,833.39 = 5,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.59x = 12,833.39 × 5,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.59x = 64,815,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815,802.80/9,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.75

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