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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.67, 12,145.05 and 2,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.67, 12,145.05 and 2,253.29 is: 3,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.67 : 12,145.05 = 2,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.67/12,145.05 = 2,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.67x = 12,145.05 × 2,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.67x = 27,366,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,258.99/8,096.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.94

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