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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.98, 12,150.09 and 2,553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.98, 12,150.09 and 2,553.18 is: 3,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.98 : 12,150.09 = 2,553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.98/12,150.09 = 2,553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.98x = 12,150.09 × 2,553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.98x = 31,021,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021,366.79/8,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.28

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