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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.75, 12,150.99 and 2,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.75, 12,150.99 and 2,836.23 is: 4,254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.75 : 12,150.99 = 2,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.75/12,150.99 = 2,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.75x = 12,150.99 × 2,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.75x = 34,463,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463,002.37/8,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.83

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