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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.49, 12,145.17 and 2,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.49, 12,145.17 and 2,550.27 is: 3,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.49 : 12,145.17 = 2,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.49/12,145.17 = 2,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.49x = 12,145.17 × 2,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.49x = 30,973,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973,389.22/8,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.53

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