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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.55, 12,555.47 and 5,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.55, 12,555.47 and 5,119.49 is: 7,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.55 : 12,555.47 = 5,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.55/12,555.47 = 5,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.55x = 12,555.47 × 5,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.55x = 64,277,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,277,647.30/9,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.60

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