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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.70, 12,555.99 and 5,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.70, 12,555.99 and 5,954.82 is: 8,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.70 : 12,555.99 = 5,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.70/12,555.99 = 5,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.70x = 12,555.99 × 5,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.70x = 74,768,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,768,660.37/9,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.51

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