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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.06, 12,143.23 and 2,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.06, 12,143.23 and 2,251.65 is: 3,377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.06 : 12,143.23 = 2,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.06/12,143.23 = 2,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.06x = 12,143.23 × 2,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.06x = 27,342,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,303.83/8,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.65

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