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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.13, 12,554.97 and 5,119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.13, 12,554.97 and 5,119.02 is: 7,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.13 : 12,554.97 = 5,119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.13/12,554.97 = 5,119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.13x = 12,554.97 × 5,119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.13x = 64,269,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,269,142.53/9,098.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.99

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