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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.26, 12,154.08 and 6,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.26, 12,154.08 and 6,260.58 is: 9,396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.26 : 12,154.08 = 6,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.26/12,154.08 = 6,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.26x = 12,154.08 × 6,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.26x = 76,091,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,091,590.17/8,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.04

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