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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.97, 12,748.70 and 4,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.97, 12,748.70 and 4,057.10 is: 6,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.97 : 12,748.70 = 4,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.97/12,748.70 = 4,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.97x = 12,748.70 × 4,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.97x = 51,722,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722,750.77/8,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.77

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