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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.32, 12,141.48 and 2,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.32, 12,141.48 and 2,250.98 is: 3,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.32 : 12,141.48 = 2,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.32/12,141.48 = 2,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.32x = 12,141.48 × 2,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.32x = 27,330,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,228.65/8,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.47

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