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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.46, 12,141.77 and 2,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.46, 12,141.77 and 2,251.53 is: 3,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.46 : 12,141.77 = 2,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.46/12,141.77 = 2,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.46x = 12,141.77 × 2,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.46x = 27,337,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337,559.41/8,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.32

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