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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.68, 12,843.81 and 6,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.68, 12,843.81 and 6,098.52 is: 9,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.68 : 12,843.81 = 6,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.68/12,843.81 = 6,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.68x = 12,843.81 × 6,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.68x = 78,328,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328,232.16/8,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.98

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