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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.87, 12,143.83 and 2,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.87, 12,143.83 and 2,252.48 is: 3,378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.87 : 12,143.83 = 2,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.87/12,143.83 = 2,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.87x = 12,143.83 × 2,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.87x = 27,353,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,734.20/8,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.73

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