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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.36, 12,550.44 and 6,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.36, 12,550.44 and 6,118.26 is: 8,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.36 : 12,550.44 = 6,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.36/12,550.44 = 6,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.36x = 12,550.44 × 6,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.36x = 76,786,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,786,855.03/9,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.64

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