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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.15, 12,554.43 and 5,119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.15, 12,554.43 and 5,119.18 is: 7,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.15 : 12,554.43 = 5,119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.15/12,554.43 = 5,119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.15x = 12,554.43 × 5,119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.15x = 64,268,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,268,386.97/9,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.90

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