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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.52, 12,147.78 and 2,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.52, 12,147.78 and 2,901.56 is: 4,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.52 : 12,147.78 = 2,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.52/12,147.78 = 2,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.52x = 12,147.78 × 2,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.52x = 35,247,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,512.54/8,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.34

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