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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.92, 12,137.24 and 2,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.92, 12,137.24 and 2,544.44 is: 3,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.92 : 12,137.24 = 2,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.92/12,137.24 = 2,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.92x = 12,137.24 × 2,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.92x = 30,882,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882,478.95/8,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.93

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