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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.02, 12,442.89 and 3,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.02, 12,442.89 and 3,098.06 is: 4,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.02 : 12,442.89 = 3,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.02/12,442.89 = 3,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.02x = 12,442.89 × 3,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.02x = 38,548,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,819.79/8,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.22

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