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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.68, 12,151.57 and 2,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.68, 12,151.57 and 2,837.48 is: 4,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.68 : 12,151.57 = 2,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.68/12,151.57 = 2,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.68x = 12,151.57 × 2,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.68x = 34,479,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,842.66/8,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.46

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