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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.57, 12,144.05 and 2,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.57, 12,144.05 and 2,252.18 is: 3,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.57 : 12,144.05 = 2,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.57/12,144.05 = 2,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.57x = 12,144.05 × 2,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.57x = 27,350,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,586.25/8,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.46

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