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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.74, 12,148.04 and 2,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.74, 12,148.04 and 2,255.34 is: 3,382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.74 : 12,148.04 = 2,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.74/12,148.04 = 2,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.74x = 12,148.04 × 2,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.74x = 27,397,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397,960.53/8,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.99

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