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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.98, 13,037.63 and 5,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.98, 13,037.63 and 5,198.88 is: 7,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.98 : 13,037.63 = 5,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.98/13,037.63 = 5,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.98x = 13,037.63 × 5,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.98x = 67,781,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,781,047.86/9,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.13

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