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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.46, 12,150.62 and 2,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.46, 12,150.62 and 2,834.25 is: 4,252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.46 : 12,150.62 = 2,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.46/12,150.62 = 2,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.46x = 12,150.62 × 2,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.46x = 34,437,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,894.74/8,098.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.40

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