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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.75, 12,901.52 and 5,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.75, 12,901.52 and 5,099.88 is: 7,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.75 : 12,901.52 = 5,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.75/12,901.52 = 5,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.75x = 12,901.52 × 5,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.75x = 65,796,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796,199.98/9,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.97

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