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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.21, 13,878.13 and 5,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.21, 13,878.13 and 5,098.16 is: 7,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.21 : 13,878.13 = 5,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.21/13,878.13 = 5,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.21x = 13,878.13 × 5,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.21x = 70,752,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752,927.24/9,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.83

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