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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.35, 12,147.50 and 2,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.35, 12,147.50 and 2,552.18 is: 3,828.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.35 : 12,147.50 = 2,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.35/12,147.50 = 2,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.35x = 12,147.50 × 2,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.35x = 31,002,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,002,552.19/8,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.26

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