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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.62, 12,147.93 and 2,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.62, 12,147.93 and 2,255.22 is: 3,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.62 : 12,147.93 = 2,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.62/12,147.93 = 2,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.62x = 12,147.93 × 2,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.62x = 27,396,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396,254.69/8,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.83

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