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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.49, 12,969.18 and 3,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.49, 12,969.18 and 3,098.07 is: 4,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.49 : 12,969.18 = 3,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.49/12,969.18 = 3,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.49x = 12,969.18 × 3,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.49x = 40,179,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179,427.48/8,645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.44

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