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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.98, 12,898.84 and 5,098.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.98, 12,898.84 and 5,098.05 is: 7,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.98 : 12,898.84 = 5,098.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.98/12,898.84 = 5,098.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.98x = 12,898.84 × 5,098.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.98x = 65,758,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,758,931.26/9,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.31

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