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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.14, 12,147.42 and 2,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.14, 12,147.42 and 2,552.06 is: 3,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.14 : 12,147.42 = 2,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.14/12,147.42 = 2,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.14x = 12,147.42 × 2,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.14x = 31,000,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000,944.69/8,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.63

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