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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.80, 12,141.44 and 2,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.80, 12,141.44 and 2,251.68 is: 3,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.80 : 12,141.44 = 2,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.80/12,141.44 = 2,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.80x = 12,141.44 × 2,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.80x = 27,338,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,338,637.62/8,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.31

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