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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.89, 12,143.82 and 2,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.89, 12,143.82 and 2,252.55 is: 3,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.89 : 12,143.82 = 2,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.89/12,143.82 = 2,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.89x = 12,143.82 × 2,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.89x = 27,354,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354,561.74/8,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.82

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