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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.16, 12,554.74 and 5,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.16, 12,554.74 and 5,118.48 is: 7,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.16 : 12,554.74 = 5,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.16/12,554.74 = 5,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.16x = 12,554.74 × 5,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.16x = 64,261,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261,185.60/9,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.10

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