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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.17, 12,137.07 and 2,468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.17, 12,137.07 and 2,468.34 is: 3,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.17 : 12,137.07 = 2,468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.17/12,137.07 = 2,468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.17x = 12,137.07 × 2,468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.17x = 29,958,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,373.42/8,090.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.06

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