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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.06, 12,133.58 and 2,245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.06, 12,133.58 and 2,245.67 is: 3,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.06 : 12,133.58 = 2,245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.06/12,133.58 = 2,245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.06x = 12,133.58 × 2,245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.06x = 27,248,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,016.60/8,089.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.50

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