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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.74, 13,412.60 and 3,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.74, 13,412.60 and 3,098.33 is: 4,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.74 : 13,412.60 = 3,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.74/13,412.60 = 3,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.74x = 13,412.60 × 3,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.74x = 41,556,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,660.96/8,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.49

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