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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.90, 12,246.36 and 5,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.90, 12,246.36 and 5,098.14 is: 7,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.90 : 12,246.36 = 5,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.90/12,246.36 = 5,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.90x = 12,246.36 × 5,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.90x = 62,433,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,433,657.77/8,873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.65

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