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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.11, 12,131.82 and 2,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.11, 12,131.82 and 2,246.22 is: 3,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.11 : 12,131.82 = 2,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.11/12,131.82 = 2,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.11x = 12,131.82 × 2,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.11x = 27,250,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,736.72/8,089.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.82

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