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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.08, 12,556.56 and 5,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.08, 12,556.56 and 5,120.06 is: 7,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.08 : 12,556.56 = 5,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.08/12,556.56 = 5,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.08x = 12,556.56 × 5,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.08x = 64,290,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290,340.59/9,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.59

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