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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.48, 12,143.24 and 2,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.48, 12,143.24 and 2,252.10 is: 3,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.48 : 12,143.24 = 2,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.48/12,143.24 = 2,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.48x = 12,143.24 × 2,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.48x = 27,347,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347,735.72/8,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.15

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