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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.62, 12,178.26 and 5,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.62, 12,178.26 and 5,098.62 is: 7,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.62 : 12,178.26 = 5,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.62/12,178.26 = 5,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.62x = 12,178.26 × 5,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.62x = 62,092,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,320.00/8,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.26

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