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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.58, 12,134.44 and 2,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.58, 12,134.44 and 2,246.65 is: 3,369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.58 : 12,134.44 = 2,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.58/12,134.44 = 2,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.58x = 12,134.44 × 2,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.58x = 27,261,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,812.10/8,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.99

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