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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.41, 12,145.06 and 2,550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.41, 12,145.06 and 2,550.19 is: 3,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.41 : 12,145.06 = 2,550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.41/12,145.06 = 2,550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.41x = 12,145.06 × 2,550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.41x = 30,972,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,214.59/8,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.42

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