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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.21, 12,556.62 and 5,120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.21, 12,556.62 and 5,120.53 is: 7,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.21 : 12,556.62 = 5,120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.21/12,556.62 = 5,120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.21x = 12,556.62 × 5,120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.21x = 64,296,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,296,549.41/9,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.17

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