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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.58, 12,139.02 and 2,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.58, 12,139.02 and 2,250.24 is: 3,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.58 : 12,139.02 = 2,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.58/12,139.02 = 2,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.58x = 12,139.02 × 2,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.58x = 27,315,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,315,708.36/8,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.98

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