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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.10, 12,152.55 and 3,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.10, 12,152.55 and 3,713.30 is: 5,572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.10 : 12,152.55 = 3,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.10/12,152.55 = 3,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.10x = 12,152.55 × 3,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.10x = 45,126,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,063.92/8,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.43

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