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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.79, 12,898.74 and 5,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.79, 12,898.74 and 5,097.90 is: 7,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.79 : 12,898.74 = 5,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.79/12,898.74 = 5,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.79x = 12,898.74 × 5,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.79x = 65,756,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756,554.13/9,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.20

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