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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.08, 12,244.28 and 3,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.08, 12,244.28 and 3,098.14 is: 4,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.08 : 12,244.28 = 3,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.08/12,244.28 = 3,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.08x = 12,244.28 × 3,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.08x = 37,934,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,493.64/8,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.65

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