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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.98, 12,145.59 and 2,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.98, 12,145.59 and 2,550.18 is: 3,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.98 : 12,145.59 = 2,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.98/12,145.59 = 2,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.98x = 12,145.59 × 2,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.98x = 30,973,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973,440.71/8,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.78

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