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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.26, 12,149.01 and 2,904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.26, 12,149.01 and 2,904.54 is: 4,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.26 : 12,149.01 = 2,904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.26/12,149.01 = 2,904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.26x = 12,149.01 × 2,904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.26x = 35,287,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,285.51/8,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.39

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