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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.73, 12,145.11 and 2,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.73, 12,145.11 and 2,550.52 is: 3,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.73 : 12,145.11 = 2,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.73/12,145.11 = 2,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.73x = 12,145.11 × 2,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.73x = 30,976,345.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976,345.96/8,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.78

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