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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.14, 12,144.09 and 2,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.14, 12,144.09 and 2,252.18 is: 3,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.14 : 12,144.09 = 2,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.14/12,144.09 = 2,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.14x = 12,144.09 × 2,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.14x = 27,350,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,676.62/8,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.82

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