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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.76, 12,146.04 and 2,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.76, 12,146.04 and 2,550.90 is: 3,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.76 : 12,146.04 = 2,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.76/12,146.04 = 2,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.76x = 12,146.04 × 2,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.76x = 30,983,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983,333.44/8,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.63

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