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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.33, 12,555.47 and 5,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.33, 12,555.47 and 5,954.45 is: 8,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.33 : 12,555.47 = 5,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.33/12,555.47 = 5,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.33x = 12,555.47 × 5,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.33x = 74,760,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,760,870.45/9,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.99

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