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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.64, 12,149.16 and 2,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.64, 12,149.16 and 2,552.48 is: 3,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.64 : 12,149.16 = 2,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.64/12,149.16 = 2,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.64x = 12,149.16 × 2,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.64x = 31,010,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,010,487.92/8,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.10

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