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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.05, 12,967.44 and 3,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.05, 12,967.44 and 3,098.71 is: 4,648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.05 : 12,967.44 = 3,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.05/12,967.44 = 3,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.05x = 12,967.44 × 3,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.05x = 40,182,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182,336.00/8,645.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.02

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