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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.55, 11,916.61 and 5,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.55, 11,916.61 and 5,098.07 is: 7,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.55 : 11,916.61 = 5,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.55/11,916.61 = 5,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.55x = 11,916.61 × 5,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.55x = 60,751,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,751,728.99/8,635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.08

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