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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.24, 13,415.75 and 3,098.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.24, 13,415.75 and 3,098.85 is: 4,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.24 : 13,415.75 = 3,098.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.24/13,415.75 = 3,098.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.24x = 13,415.75 × 3,098.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.24x = 41,573,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,342.70/8,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.10

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