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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.48, 12,317.66 and 5,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.48, 12,317.66 and 5,098.23 is: 7,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.48 : 12,317.66 = 5,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.48/12,317.66 = 5,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.48x = 12,317.66 × 5,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.48x = 62,798,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,238.25/8,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.84

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