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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.92, 12,136.38 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.92, 12,136.38 and 2,247.52 is: 3,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.92 : 12,136.38 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.92/12,136.38 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.92x = 12,136.38 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.92x = 27,276,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276,756.78/8,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.28

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