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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.50, 12,143.91 and 2,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.50, 12,143.91 and 2,252.11 is: 3,378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.50 : 12,143.91 = 2,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.50/12,143.91 = 2,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.50x = 12,143.91 × 2,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.50x = 27,349,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,390.79/8,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.34

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