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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.48, 12,970.44 and 5,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.48, 12,970.44 and 5,673.68 is: 7,830.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.48 : 12,970.44 = 5,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.48/12,970.44 = 5,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.48x = 12,970.44 × 5,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.48x = 73,590,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,590,126.02/9,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.00

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