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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.63, 12,833.49 and 5,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.63, 12,833.49 and 5,108.15 is: 7,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.63 : 12,833.49 = 5,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.63/12,833.49 = 5,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.63x = 12,833.49 × 5,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.63x = 65,555,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,555,327.78/9,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.24

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