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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.48, 12,899.53 and 5,098.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.48, 12,899.53 and 5,098.55 is: 7,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.48 : 12,899.53 = 5,098.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.48/12,899.53 = 5,098.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.48x = 12,899.53 × 5,098.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.48x = 65,768,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768,898.68/9,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.00

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