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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.16, 12,132.39 and 2,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.16, 12,132.39 and 2,246.36 is: 3,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.16 : 12,132.39 = 2,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.16/12,132.39 = 2,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.16x = 12,132.39 × 2,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.16x = 27,253,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,715.60/8,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.17

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