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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.81, 12,833.79 and 5,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.81, 12,833.79 and 5,051.04 is: 6,970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.81 : 12,833.79 = 5,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.81/12,833.79 = 5,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.81x = 12,833.79 × 5,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.81x = 64,823,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823,986.64/9,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.46

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