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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.54, 12,147.53 and 2,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.54, 12,147.53 and 2,833.54 is: 4,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.54 : 12,147.53 = 2,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.54/12,147.53 = 2,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.54x = 12,147.53 × 2,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.54x = 34,420,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420,512.16/8,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.21

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