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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.72, 13,108.08 and 5,249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.72, 13,108.08 and 5,249.70 is: 7,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.72 : 13,108.08 = 5,249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.72/13,108.08 = 5,249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.72x = 13,108.08 × 5,249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.72x = 68,813,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,813,487.58/9,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.50

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