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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.23, 12,145.89 and 2,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.23, 12,145.89 and 2,253.85 is: 3,380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.23 : 12,145.89 = 2,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.23/12,145.89 = 2,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.23x = 12,145.89 × 2,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.23x = 27,374,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,992.26/8,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.78

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