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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.71, 12,133.14 and 2,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.71, 12,133.14 and 2,246.77 is: 3,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.71 : 12,133.14 = 2,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.71/12,133.14 = 2,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.71x = 12,133.14 × 2,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.71x = 27,260,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,374.96/8,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.76

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