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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.02, 12,454.92 and 6,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.02, 12,454.92 and 6,100.08 is: 9,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.02 : 12,454.92 = 6,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.02/12,454.92 = 6,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.02x = 12,454.92 × 6,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.02x = 75,976,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,976,008.39/8,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.92

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