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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.97, 12,560.33 and 5,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.97, 12,560.33 and 5,566.14 is: 7,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.97 : 12,560.33 = 5,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.97/12,560.33 = 5,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.97x = 12,560.33 × 5,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.97x = 69,912,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,912,555.23/9,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.72

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