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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.17, 12,146.52 and 2,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.17, 12,146.52 and 2,253.83 is: 3,380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.17 : 12,146.52 = 2,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.17/12,146.52 = 2,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.17x = 12,146.52 × 2,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.17x = 27,376,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376,130.44/8,097.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.95

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