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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.73, 12,145.10 and 2,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.73, 12,145.10 and 2,253.35 is: 3,380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.73 : 12,145.10 = 2,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.73/12,145.10 = 2,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.73x = 12,145.10 × 2,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.73x = 27,367,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,089.09/8,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.02

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