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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.17, 12,147.26 and 6,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.17, 12,147.26 and 6,251.98 is: 9,377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.17 : 12,147.26 = 6,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.17/12,147.26 = 6,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.17x = 12,147.26 × 6,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.17x = 75,944,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944,426.57/8,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.97

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