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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.78, 13,025.68 and 6,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.78, 13,025.68 and 6,098.26 is: 9,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.78 : 13,025.68 = 6,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.78/13,025.68 = 6,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.78x = 13,025.68 × 6,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.78x = 79,433,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433,983.32/8,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.40

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