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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.22, 12,145.44 and 2,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.22, 12,145.44 and 2,253.70 is: 3,380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.22 : 12,145.44 = 2,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.22/12,145.44 = 2,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.22x = 12,145.44 × 2,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.22x = 27,372,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,178.13/8,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.44

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