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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.26, 12,143.12 and 2,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.26, 12,143.12 and 2,251.88 is: 3,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.26 : 12,143.12 = 2,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.26/12,143.12 = 2,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.26x = 12,143.12 × 2,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.26x = 27,344,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,849.07/8,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.88

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