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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.26, 12,137.06 and 3,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.26, 12,137.06 and 3,651.17 is: 5,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.26 : 12,137.06 = 3,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.26/12,137.06 = 3,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.26x = 12,137.06 × 3,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.26x = 44,314,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,390.42/8,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.09

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