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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.14, 12,145.59 and 2,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.14, 12,145.59 and 2,253.18 is: 3,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.14 : 12,145.59 = 2,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.14/12,145.59 = 2,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.14x = 12,145.59 × 2,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.14x = 27,366,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,200.48/8,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.32

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