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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.05, 12,144.08 and 2,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.05, 12,144.08 and 2,252.66 is: 3,378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.05 : 12,144.08 = 2,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.05/12,144.08 = 2,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.05x = 12,144.08 × 2,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.05x = 27,356,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,356,483.80/8,096.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.99

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