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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.88, 12,120.42 and 8,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.88, 12,120.42 and 8,098.94 is: 11,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.88 : 12,120.42 = 8,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.88/12,120.42 = 8,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.88x = 12,120.42 × 8,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.88x = 98,162,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,162,554.35/8,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.12

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