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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.27, 12,142.44 and 2,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.27, 12,142.44 and 2,250.89 is: 3,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.27 : 12,142.44 = 2,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.27/12,142.44 = 2,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.27x = 12,142.44 × 2,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.27x = 27,331,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,281.59/8,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.62

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