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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.31, 12,144.47 and 2,550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.31, 12,144.47 and 2,550.15 is: 3,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.31 : 12,144.47 = 2,550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.31/12,144.47 = 2,550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.31x = 12,144.47 × 2,550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.31x = 30,970,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,207.42/8,096.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.23

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