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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.13, 12,141.83 and 2,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.13, 12,141.83 and 2,250.72 is: 3,376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.13 : 12,141.83 = 2,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.13/12,141.83 = 2,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.13x = 12,141.83 × 2,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.13x = 27,327,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,865.24/8,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.26

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