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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.92, 11,492.28 and 5,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.92, 11,492.28 and 5,098.68 is: 7,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.92 : 11,492.28 = 5,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.92/11,492.28 = 5,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.92x = 11,492.28 × 5,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.92x = 58,595,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595,458.19/8,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.34

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