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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.16, 12,556.12 and 5,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.16, 12,556.12 and 5,119.48 is: 7,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.16 : 12,556.12 = 5,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.16/12,556.12 = 5,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.16x = 12,556.12 × 5,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.16x = 64,280,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,280,805.22/9,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.48

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