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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.66, 12,898.23 and 5,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.66, 12,898.23 and 5,097.76 is: 7,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.66 : 12,898.23 = 5,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.66/12,898.23 = 5,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.66x = 12,898.23 × 5,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.66x = 65,752,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,752,080.96/9,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.82

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