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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.68, 12,137.94 and 3,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.68, 12,137.94 and 3,476.28 is: 5,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.68 : 12,137.94 = 3,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.68/12,137.94 = 3,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.68x = 12,137.94 × 3,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.68x = 42,194,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194,878.06/8,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.09

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