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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.42, 12,134.41 and 2,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.42, 12,134.41 and 2,246.27 is: 3,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.42 : 12,134.41 = 2,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.42/12,134.41 = 2,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.42x = 12,134.41 × 2,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.42x = 27,257,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257,094.86/8,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.06

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