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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.68, 12,554.04 and 5,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.68, 12,554.04 and 5,119.44 is: 7,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.68 : 12,554.04 = 5,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.68/12,554.04 = 5,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.68x = 12,554.04 × 5,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.68x = 64,269,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,269,654.54/9,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.62

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