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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.58, 12,555.96 and 5,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.58, 12,555.96 and 5,119.61 is: 7,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.58 : 12,555.96 = 5,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.58/12,555.96 = 5,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.58x = 12,555.96 × 5,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.58x = 64,281,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281,618.38/9,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.02

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