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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.37, 12,145.03 and 2,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.37, 12,145.03 and 2,550.25 is: 3,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.37 : 12,145.03 = 2,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.37/12,145.03 = 2,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.37x = 12,145.03 × 2,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.37x = 30,972,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,816.74/8,097.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.05

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