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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.10, 12,148.65 and 2,552.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.10, 12,148.65 and 2,552.82 is: 3,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.10 : 12,148.65 = 2,552.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.10/12,148.65 = 2,552.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.10x = 12,148.65 × 2,552.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.10x = 31,013,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,316.69/8,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.23

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