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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.59, 12,133.90 and 6,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.59, 12,133.90 and 6,323.20 is: 9,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.59 : 12,133.90 = 6,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.59/12,133.90 = 6,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.59x = 12,133.90 × 6,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.59x = 76,725,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725,076.48/8,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.88

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