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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.94, 12,543.18 and 3,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.94, 12,543.18 and 3,098.27 is: 4,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.94 : 12,543.18 = 3,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.94/12,543.18 = 3,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.94x = 12,543.18 × 3,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.94x = 38,862,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,862,195.47/8,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.51

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