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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.93, 12,970.19 and 5,419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.93, 12,970.19 and 5,419.49 is: 7,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.93 : 12,970.19 = 5,419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.93/12,970.19 = 5,419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.93x = 12,970.19 × 5,419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.93x = 70,291,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,291,763.70/9,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.70

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