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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.23, 13,188.75 and 5,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.23, 13,188.75 and 5,098.52 is: 7,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.23 : 13,188.75 = 5,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.23/13,188.75 = 5,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.23x = 13,188.75 × 5,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.23x = 67,243,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,096.75/8,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.40

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