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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.74, 12,147.04 and 2,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.74, 12,147.04 and 2,551.52 is: 3,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.74 : 12,147.04 = 2,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.74/12,147.04 = 2,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.74x = 12,147.04 × 2,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.74x = 30,993,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993,354.77/8,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.41

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