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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.24, 12,149.56 and 2,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.24, 12,149.56 and 2,255.92 is: 3,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.24 : 12,149.56 = 2,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.24/12,149.56 = 2,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.24x = 12,149.56 × 2,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.24x = 27,408,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,435.40/8,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.07

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