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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.34, 12,506.58 and 2,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.34, 12,506.58 and 2,098.35 is: 3,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.34 : 12,506.58 = 2,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.34/12,506.58 = 2,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.34x = 12,506.58 × 2,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.34x = 26,243,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243,174.27/8,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.29

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