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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.31, 12,149.97 and 2,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.31, 12,149.97 and 2,255.94 is: 3,384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.31 : 12,149.97 = 2,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.31/12,149.97 = 2,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.31x = 12,149.97 × 2,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.31x = 27,409,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,603.32/8,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.19

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