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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.40, 12,468.60 and 6,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.40, 12,468.60 and 6,098.40 is: 9,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.40 : 12,468.60 = 6,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.40/12,468.60 = 6,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.40x = 12,468.60 × 6,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.40x = 76,038,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,038,510.24/8,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.60

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