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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.03, 12,900.24 and 5,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.03, 12,900.24 and 5,099.03 is: 7,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.03 : 12,900.24 = 5,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.03/12,900.24 = 5,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.03x = 12,900.24 × 5,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.03x = 65,778,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778,644.02/9,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.63

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