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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.58, 12,135.85 and 2,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.58, 12,135.85 and 2,544.41 is: 3,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.58 : 12,135.85 = 2,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.58/12,135.85 = 2,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.58x = 12,135.85 × 2,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.58x = 30,878,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878,504.70/8,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.60

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