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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.44, 12,134.99 and 2,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.44, 12,134.99 and 2,246.04 is: 3,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.44 : 12,134.99 = 2,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.44/12,134.99 = 2,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.44x = 12,134.99 × 2,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.44x = 27,255,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,661.71/8,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.29

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