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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.70, 12,144.03 and 2,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.70, 12,144.03 and 2,253.76 is: 3,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.70 : 12,144.03 = 2,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.70/12,144.03 = 2,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.70x = 12,144.03 × 2,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.70x = 27,369,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,729.05/8,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.36

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