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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.24, 12,147.36 and 2,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.24, 12,147.36 and 2,254.86 is: 3,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.24 : 12,147.36 = 2,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.24/12,147.36 = 2,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.24x = 12,147.36 × 2,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.24x = 27,390,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,596.17/8,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.29

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