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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.51, 12,558.53 and 5,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.51, 12,558.53 and 5,121.40 is: 7,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.51 : 12,558.53 = 5,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.51/12,558.53 = 5,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.51x = 12,558.53 × 5,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.51x = 64,317,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,217.74/9,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.21

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