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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.06, 12,135.10 and 2,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.06, 12,135.10 and 2,246.68 is: 3,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.06 : 12,135.10 = 2,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.06/12,135.10 = 2,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.06x = 12,135.10 × 2,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.06x = 27,263,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,650.51/8,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.02

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