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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.08, 11,983.61 and 5,098.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.08, 11,983.61 and 5,098.55 is: 7,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.08 : 11,983.61 = 5,098.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.08/11,983.61 = 5,098.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.08x = 11,983.61 × 5,098.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.08x = 61,098,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098,987.59/8,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.75

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