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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.91, 12,134.87 and 2,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.91, 12,134.87 and 2,246.52 is: 3,369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.91 : 12,134.87 = 2,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.91/12,134.87 = 2,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.91x = 12,134.87 × 2,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.91x = 27,261,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,228.15/8,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.78

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