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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.48, 12,970.68 and 5,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.48, 12,970.68 and 5,150.49 is: 7,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.48 : 12,970.68 = 5,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.48/12,970.68 = 5,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.48x = 12,970.68 × 5,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.48x = 66,805,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,402.94/9,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.35

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