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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.99, 8,598.66 and 5,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.99, 8,598.66 and 5,098.12 is: 7,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.99 : 8,598.66 = 5,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.99/8,598.66 = 5,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.99x = 8,598.66 × 5,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.99x = 43,837,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,000.52/6,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.68

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