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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.20, 12,143.28 and 2,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.20, 12,143.28 and 2,253.26 is: 3,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.20 : 12,143.28 = 2,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.20/12,143.28 = 2,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.20x = 12,143.28 × 2,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.20x = 27,361,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,967.09/8,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.61

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