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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.16, 12,135.24 and 2,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.16, 12,135.24 and 2,246.76 is: 3,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.16 : 12,135.24 = 2,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.16/12,135.24 = 2,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.16x = 12,135.24 × 2,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.16x = 27,264,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264,971.82/8,090.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.14

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