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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.26, 12,151.02 and 4,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.26, 12,151.02 and 4,635.50 is: 6,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.26 : 12,151.02 = 4,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.26/12,151.02 = 4,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.26x = 12,151.02 × 4,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.26x = 56,326,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,053.21/8,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.33

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