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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.44, 12,143.52 and 5,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.44, 12,143.52 and 5,326.68 is: 7,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.44 : 12,143.52 = 5,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.44/12,143.52 = 5,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.44x = 12,143.52 × 5,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.44x = 64,684,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,684,645.11/8,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.30

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