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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.85, 12,970.41 and 5,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.85, 12,970.41 and 5,150.08 is: 7,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.85 : 12,970.41 = 5,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.85/12,970.41 = 5,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.85x = 12,970.41 × 5,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.85x = 66,798,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,798,597.16/9,398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.10

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