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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.93, 12,136.37 and 2,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.93, 12,136.37 and 2,544.75 is: 3,817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.93 : 12,136.37 = 2,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.93/12,136.37 = 2,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.93x = 12,136.37 × 2,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.93x = 30,884,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884,014.83/8,090.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.12

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