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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.36, 12,144.53 and 2,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.36, 12,144.53 and 2,252.81 is: 3,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.36 : 12,144.53 = 2,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.36/12,144.53 = 2,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.36x = 12,144.53 × 2,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.36x = 27,359,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,359,354.62/8,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.22

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