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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.12, 12,142.70 and 2,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.12, 12,142.70 and 2,251.73 is: 3,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.12 : 12,142.70 = 2,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.12/12,142.70 = 2,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.12x = 12,142.70 × 2,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.12x = 27,342,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,081.87/8,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.60

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