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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.52, 12,143.28 and 2,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.52, 12,143.28 and 2,252.58 is: 3,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.52 : 12,143.28 = 2,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.52/12,143.28 = 2,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.52x = 12,143.28 × 2,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.52x = 27,353,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,709.66/8,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.87

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