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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.81, 12,899.68 and 5,098.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.81, 12,899.68 and 5,098.93 is: 7,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.81 : 12,899.68 = 5,098.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.81/12,899.68 = 5,098.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.81x = 12,899.68 × 5,098.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.81x = 65,774,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,774,520.35/9,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.36

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