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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.27, 12,145.91 and 2,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.27, 12,145.91 and 2,254.34 is: 3,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.27 : 12,145.91 = 2,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.27/12,145.91 = 2,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.27x = 12,145.91 × 2,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.27x = 27,380,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,938.75/8,097.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.50

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