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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.23, 12,939.97 and 7,979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.23, 12,939.97 and 7,979.11 is: 10,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.23 : 12,939.97 = 7,979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.23/12,939.97 = 7,979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.23x = 12,939.97 × 7,979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.23x = 103,249,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,249,371.78/9,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.05

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