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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.40, 12,134.70 and 2,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.40, 12,134.70 and 2,246.46 is: 3,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.40 : 12,134.70 = 2,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.40/12,134.70 = 2,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.40x = 12,134.70 × 2,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.40x = 27,260,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,118.16/8,089.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.86

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