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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.01, 12,969.68 and 5,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.01, 12,969.68 and 5,205.99 is: 7,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.01 : 12,969.68 = 5,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.01/12,969.68 = 5,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.01x = 12,969.68 × 5,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.01x = 67,519,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519,998.35/9,398.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.50

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