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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.22, 12,149.67 and 2,255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.22, 12,149.67 and 2,255.85 is: 3,384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.22 : 12,149.67 = 2,255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.22/12,149.67 = 2,255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.22x = 12,149.67 × 2,255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.22x = 27,407,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,833.07/8,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.01

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