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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.87, 12,832.93 and 5,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.87, 12,832.93 and 5,266.88 is: 7,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.87 : 12,832.93 = 5,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.87/12,832.93 = 5,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.87x = 12,832.93 × 5,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.87x = 67,589,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589,502.36/9,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.79

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