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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.80, 12,140.70 and 2,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.80, 12,140.70 and 2,250.42 is: 3,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.80 : 12,140.70 = 2,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.80/12,140.70 = 2,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.80x = 12,140.70 × 2,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.80x = 27,321,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,674.09/8,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.63

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