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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.02, 12,148.53 and 2,256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.02, 12,148.53 and 2,256.09 is: 3,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.02 : 12,148.53 = 2,256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.02/12,148.53 = 2,256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.02x = 12,148.53 × 2,256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.02x = 27,408,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,116.31/8,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.13

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