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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.08, 12,148.94 and 2,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.08, 12,148.94 and 2,476.24 is: 3,714.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.08 : 12,148.94 = 2,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.08/12,148.94 = 2,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.08x = 12,148.94 × 2,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.08x = 30,083,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,691.19/8,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.92

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