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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.98, 12,062.97 and 2,198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.98, 12,062.97 and 2,198.75 is: 3,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.98 : 12,062.97 = 2,198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.98/12,062.97 = 2,198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.98x = 12,062.97 × 2,198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.98x = 26,523,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,394.97/8,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.12

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