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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.80, 12,136.16 and 2,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.80, 12,136.16 and 2,247.40 is: 3,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.80 : 12,136.16 = 2,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.80/12,136.16 = 2,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.80x = 12,136.16 × 2,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.80x = 27,274,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274,805.98/8,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.09

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