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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.30, 12,147.75 and 2,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.30, 12,147.75 and 2,832.28 is: 4,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.30 : 12,147.75 = 2,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.30/12,147.75 = 2,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.30x = 12,147.75 × 2,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.30x = 34,405,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405,829.37/8,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.52

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