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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.64, 12,149.78 and 2,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.64, 12,149.78 and 2,256.76 is: 3,385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.64 : 12,149.78 = 2,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.64/12,149.78 = 2,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.64x = 12,149.78 × 2,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.64x = 27,419,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,419,137.51/8,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.23

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