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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.84, 12,146.76 and 2,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.84, 12,146.76 and 2,254.32 is: 3,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.84 : 12,146.76 = 2,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.84/12,146.76 = 2,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.84x = 12,146.76 × 2,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.84x = 27,382,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382,684.00/8,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.48

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