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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.47, 12,899.35 and 5,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.47, 12,899.35 and 5,098.58 is: 7,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.47 : 12,899.35 = 5,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.47/12,899.35 = 5,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.47x = 12,899.35 × 5,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.47x = 65,768,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768,358.17/9,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.95

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