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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.30, 12,145.14 and 2,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.30, 12,145.14 and 2,253.96 is: 3,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.30 : 12,145.14 = 2,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.30/12,145.14 = 2,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.30x = 12,145.14 × 2,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.30x = 27,374,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,659.75/8,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.71

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