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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.87, 12,136.04 and 2,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.87, 12,136.04 and 2,544.09 is: 3,816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.87 : 12,136.04 = 2,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.87/12,136.04 = 2,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.87x = 12,136.04 × 2,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.87x = 30,875,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875,178.00/8,090.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.05

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