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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.98, 12,548.37 and 5,558.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.98, 12,548.37 and 5,558.53 is: 7,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.98 : 12,548.37 = 5,558.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.98/12,548.37 = 5,558.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.98x = 12,548.37 × 5,558.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.98x = 69,750,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750,491.10/9,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.28

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