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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.46, 12,140.27 and 2,250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.46, 12,140.27 and 2,250.53 is: 3,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.46 : 12,140.27 = 2,250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.46/12,140.27 = 2,250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.46x = 12,140.27 × 2,250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.46x = 27,321,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,969.89/8,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.81

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