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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.68, 12,833.58 and 5,321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.68, 12,833.58 and 5,321.56 is: 7,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.68 : 12,833.58 = 5,321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.68/12,833.58 = 5,321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.68x = 12,833.58 × 5,321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.68x = 68,294,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,294,665.98/9,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.77

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