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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.80, 13,950.63 and 5,399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.80, 13,950.63 and 5,399.87 is: 8,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.80 : 13,950.63 = 5,399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.80/13,950.63 = 5,399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.80x = 13,950.63 × 5,399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.80x = 75,331,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,331,518.66/9,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.21

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