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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.92, 13,108.41 and 5,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.92, 13,108.41 and 5,250.26 is: 7,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.92 : 13,108.41 = 5,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.92/13,108.41 = 5,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.92x = 13,108.41 × 5,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.92x = 68,822,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,822,560.69/9,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.30

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