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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.83, 12,556.33 and 5,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.83, 12,556.33 and 5,119.97 is: 7,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.83 : 12,556.33 = 5,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.83/12,556.33 = 5,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.83x = 12,556.33 × 5,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.83x = 64,288,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,288,051.50/9,098.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.53

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