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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.24, 12,141.42 and 2,250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.24, 12,141.42 and 2,250.84 is: 3,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.24 : 12,141.42 = 2,250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.24/12,141.42 = 2,250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.24x = 12,141.42 × 2,250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.24x = 27,328,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,393.79/8,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.28

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