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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.88, 12,150.03 and 2,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.88, 12,150.03 and 2,553.81 is: 3,831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.88 : 12,150.03 = 2,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.88/12,150.03 = 2,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.88x = 12,150.03 × 2,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.88x = 31,028,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028,868.11/8,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.26

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