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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.55, 12,141.76 and 2,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.55, 12,141.76 and 2,251.14 is: 3,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.55 : 12,141.76 = 2,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.55/12,141.76 = 2,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.55x = 12,141.76 × 2,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.55x = 27,332,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,816.63/8,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.69

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