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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.23, 12,142.89 and 2,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.23, 12,142.89 and 2,251.89 is: 3,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.23 : 12,142.89 = 2,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.23/12,142.89 = 2,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.23x = 12,142.89 × 2,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.23x = 27,344,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,452.56/8,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.85

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