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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.94, 12,900.03 and 5,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.94, 12,900.03 and 5,099.04 is: 7,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.94 : 12,900.03 = 5,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.94/12,900.03 = 5,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.94x = 12,900.03 × 5,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.94x = 65,777,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,777,768.97/9,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.61

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