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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.25, 12,248.67 and 5,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.25, 12,248.67 and 5,098.94 is: 7,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.25 : 12,248.67 = 5,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.25/12,248.67 = 5,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.25x = 12,248.67 × 5,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.25x = 62,455,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,455,233.41/8,875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.01

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