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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.94, 12,135 and 2,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.94, 12,135 and 2,246.16 is: 3,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.94 : 12,135 = 2,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.94/12,135 = 2,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.94x = 12,135 × 2,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.94x = 27,257,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257,151.60/8,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.85

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