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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.54, 12,601.22 and 5,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.54, 12,601.22 and 5,098.46 is: 7,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.54 : 12,601.22 = 5,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.54/12,601.22 = 5,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.54x = 12,601.22 × 5,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.54x = 64,246,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246,727.62/9,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.70

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