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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.48, 12,150.84 and 2,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.48, 12,150.84 and 2,553.68 is: 3,831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.48 : 12,150.84 = 2,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.48/12,150.84 = 2,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.48x = 12,150.84 × 2,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.48x = 31,029,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029,357.09/8,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.03

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