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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.88, 12,153.78 and 3,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.88, 12,153.78 and 3,167.90 is: 4,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.88 : 12,153.78 = 3,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.88/12,153.78 = 3,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.88x = 12,153.78 × 3,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.88x = 38,501,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,898.89/8,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.98

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