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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.77, 12,143.85 and 2,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.77, 12,143.85 and 2,550.60 is: 3,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.77 : 12,143.85 = 2,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.77/12,143.85 = 2,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.77x = 12,143.85 × 2,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.77x = 30,974,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974,103.81/8,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.54

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