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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.56, 12,148.92 and 2,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.56, 12,148.92 and 2,834.64 is: 4,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.56 : 12,148.92 = 2,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.56/12,148.92 = 2,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.56x = 12,148.92 × 2,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.56x = 34,437,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,814.59/8,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.34

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