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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.13, 12,143.33 and 2,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.13, 12,143.33 and 2,251.72 is: 3,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.13 : 12,143.33 = 2,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.13/12,143.33 = 2,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.13x = 12,143.33 × 2,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.13x = 27,343,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,379.03/8,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.76

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