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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.95, 12,834.02 and 5,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.95, 12,834.02 and 5,108.20 is: 7,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.95 : 12,834.02 = 5,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.95/12,834.02 = 5,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.95x = 12,834.02 × 5,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.95x = 65,558,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,558,740.96/9,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.36

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