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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.93, 12,150.09 and 2,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.93, 12,150.09 and 2,176.82 is: 3,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.93 : 12,150.09 = 2,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.93/12,150.09 = 2,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.93x = 12,150.09 × 2,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.93x = 26,448,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448,609.01/8,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.29

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