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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.22, 12,134.93 and 2,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.22, 12,134.93 and 2,246.88 is: 3,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.22 : 12,134.93 = 2,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.22/12,134.93 = 2,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.22x = 12,134.93 × 2,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.22x = 27,265,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,265,720.28/8,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.21

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