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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.87, 12,145.33 and 2,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.87, 12,145.33 and 2,253.48 is: 3,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.87 : 12,145.33 = 2,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.87/12,145.33 = 2,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.87x = 12,145.33 × 2,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.87x = 27,369,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,258.25/8,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.23

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