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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.67, 12,143.44 and 2,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.67, 12,143.44 and 2,252.27 is: 3,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.67 : 12,143.44 = 2,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.67/12,143.44 = 2,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.67x = 12,143.44 × 2,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.67x = 27,350,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,276.81/8,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.38

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