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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.25, 12,150.15 and 2,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.25, 12,150.15 and 2,835.73 is: 4,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.25 : 12,150.15 = 2,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.25/12,150.15 = 2,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.25x = 12,150.15 × 2,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.25x = 34,454,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,544.86/8,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.04

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