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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.48, 12,898.15 and 5,097.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.48, 12,898.15 and 5,097.55 is: 7,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.48 : 12,898.15 = 5,097.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.48/12,898.15 = 5,097.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.48x = 12,898.15 × 5,097.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.48x = 65,748,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748,964.53/9,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.62

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