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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.14, 12,136.70 and 2,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.14, 12,136.70 and 2,544.96 is: 3,817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.14 : 12,136.70 = 2,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.14/12,136.70 = 2,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.14x = 12,136.70 × 2,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.14x = 30,887,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,887,403.31/8,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.44

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