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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.65, 13,107.92 and 5,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.65, 13,107.92 and 5,249.52 is: 7,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.65 : 13,107.92 = 5,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.65/13,107.92 = 5,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.65x = 13,107.92 × 5,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.65x = 68,810,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810,261.95/9,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.22

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