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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.36, 12,148.96 and 2,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.36, 12,148.96 and 2,833.14 is: 4,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.36 : 12,148.96 = 2,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.36/12,148.96 = 2,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.36x = 12,148.96 × 2,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.36x = 34,419,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419,704.53/8,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.73

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