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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.30, 12,555.12 and 5,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.30, 12,555.12 and 5,119.24 is: 7,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.30 : 12,555.12 = 5,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.30/12,555.12 = 5,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.30x = 12,555.12 × 5,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.30x = 64,272,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,272,672.51/9,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.25

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