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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.47, 12,134.21 and 2,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.47, 12,134.21 and 2,246.08 is: 3,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.47 : 12,134.21 = 2,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.47/12,134.21 = 2,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.47x = 12,134.21 × 2,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.47x = 27,254,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,406.40/8,089.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.12

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