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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.23, 12,147.35 and 2,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.23, 12,147.35 and 2,254.85 is: 3,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.23 : 12,147.35 = 2,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.23/12,147.35 = 2,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.23x = 12,147.35 × 2,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.23x = 27,390,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,380.14/8,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.27

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