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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.98, 13,169.97 and 4,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.98, 13,169.97 and 4,098.44 is: 6,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.98 : 13,169.97 = 4,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.98/13,169.97 = 4,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.98x = 13,169.97 × 4,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.98x = 53,976,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,331.85/8,779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.66

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