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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.16, 12,593.88 and 5,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.16, 12,593.88 and 5,098.42 is: 7,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.16 : 12,593.88 = 5,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.16/12,593.88 = 5,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.16x = 12,593.88 × 5,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.16x = 64,208,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,208,889.67/8,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.50

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