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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.24, 12,142.92 and 2,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.24, 12,142.92 and 2,251.84 is: 3,377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.24 : 12,142.92 = 2,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.24/12,142.92 = 2,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.24x = 12,142.92 × 2,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.24x = 27,343,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,912.97/8,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.78

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