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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.57, 12,043.40 and 3,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.57, 12,043.40 and 3,098.25 is: 4,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.57 : 12,043.40 = 3,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.57/12,043.40 = 3,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.57x = 12,043.40 × 3,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.57x = 37,313,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313,448.56/8,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.58

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