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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.04, 12,385.08 and 4,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.04, 12,385.08 and 4,098.12 is: 6,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.04 : 12,385.08 = 4,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.04/12,385.08 = 4,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.04x = 12,385.08 × 4,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.04x = 50,755,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,755,544.05/8,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.97

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