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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.80, 12,148.20 and 2,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.80, 12,148.20 and 2,905.20 is: 4,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.80 : 12,148.20 = 2,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.80/12,148.20 = 2,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.80x = 12,148.20 × 2,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.80x = 35,292,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292,950.64/8,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.80

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