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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.52, 12,142.98 and 2,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.52, 12,142.98 and 2,251.98 is: 3,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.52 : 12,142.98 = 2,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.52/12,142.98 = 2,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.52x = 12,142.98 × 2,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.52x = 27,345,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,748.10/8,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.89

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