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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.78, 12,145.40 and 2,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.78, 12,145.40 and 2,253.40 is: 3,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.78 : 12,145.40 = 2,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.78/12,145.40 = 2,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.78x = 12,145.40 × 2,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.78x = 27,368,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,411.18/8,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.16

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