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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.26, 12,137.01 and 2,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.26, 12,137.01 and 2,545 is: 3,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.26 : 12,137.01 = 2,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.26/12,137.01 = 2,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.26x = 12,137.01 × 2,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.26x = 30,888,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888,690.45/8,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.01

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