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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.63, 12,145.68 and 2,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.63, 12,145.68 and 2,253.29 is: 3,380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.63 : 12,145.68 = 2,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.63/12,145.68 = 2,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.63x = 12,145.68 × 2,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.63x = 27,367,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,678.56/8,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.13

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