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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.97, 13,247.34 and 5,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.97, 13,247.34 and 5,351.40 is: 7,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.97 : 13,247.34 = 5,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.97/13,247.34 = 5,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.97x = 13,247.34 × 5,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.97x = 70,891,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891,837.73/9,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.36

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