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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.20, 12,141.38 and 2,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.20, 12,141.38 and 2,252.28 is: 3,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.20 : 12,141.38 = 2,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.20/12,141.38 = 2,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.20x = 12,141.38 × 2,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.20x = 27,345,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,787.35/8,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.02

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