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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.51, 12,555.82 and 5,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.51, 12,555.82 and 5,119.65 is: 7,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.51 : 12,555.82 = 5,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.51/12,555.82 = 5,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.51x = 12,555.82 × 5,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.51x = 64,281,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281,403.86/9,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.05

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