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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.67, 12,146.55 and 2,254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.67, 12,146.55 and 2,254.29 is: 3,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.67 : 12,146.55 = 2,254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.67/12,146.55 = 2,254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.67x = 12,146.55 × 2,254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.67x = 27,381,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,381,846.20/8,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.45

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