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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.08, 13,413.13 and 3,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.08, 13,413.13 and 3,098.69 is: 4,648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.08 : 13,413.13 = 3,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.08/13,413.13 = 3,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.08x = 13,413.13 × 3,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.08x = 41,563,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,145.01/8,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.04

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