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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.22, 12,146.94 and 2,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.22, 12,146.94 and 2,254.70 is: 3,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.22 : 12,146.94 = 2,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.22/12,146.94 = 2,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.22x = 12,146.94 × 2,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.22x = 27,387,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387,705.62/8,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.94

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