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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.21, 12,139.89 and 2,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.21, 12,139.89 and 2,251.27 is: 3,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.21 : 12,139.89 = 2,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.21/12,139.89 = 2,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.21x = 12,139.89 × 2,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.21x = 27,330,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,170.16/8,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.51

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