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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.96, 12,142.44 and 2,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.96, 12,142.44 and 2,251.62 is: 3,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.96 : 12,142.44 = 2,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.96/12,142.44 = 2,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.96x = 12,142.44 × 2,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.96x = 27,340,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340,160.75/8,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.43

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