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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.78, 12,098.70 and 2,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.78, 12,098.70 and 2,799.58 is: 4,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.78 : 12,098.70 = 2,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.78/12,098.70 = 2,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.78x = 12,098.70 × 2,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.78x = 33,871,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871,278.55/8,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.90

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