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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.96, 12,139.52 and 2,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.96, 12,139.52 and 2,251.02 is: 3,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.96 : 12,139.52 = 2,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.96/12,139.52 = 2,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.96x = 12,139.52 × 2,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.96x = 27,326,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326,291.06/8,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.14

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