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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.94, 12,145.40 and 2,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.94, 12,145.40 and 2,253.70 is: 3,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.94 : 12,145.40 = 2,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.94/12,145.40 = 2,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.94x = 12,145.40 × 2,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.94x = 27,372,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,087.98/8,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.55

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