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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.17, 12,251.46 and 5,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.17, 12,251.46 and 5,098.67 is: 7,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.17 : 12,251.46 = 5,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.17/12,251.46 = 5,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.17x = 12,251.46 × 5,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.17x = 62,466,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466,182.19/8,878.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.93

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