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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.77, 12,145.16 and 2,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.77, 12,145.16 and 2,253.84 is: 3,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.77 : 12,145.16 = 2,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.77/12,145.16 = 2,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.77x = 12,145.16 × 2,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.77x = 27,373,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,175.42/8,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.75

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