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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.28, 12,136.60 and 2,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.28, 12,136.60 and 2,247.76 is: 3,371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.28 : 12,136.60 = 2,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.28/12,136.60 = 2,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.28x = 12,136.60 × 2,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.28x = 27,280,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,164.02/8,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.55

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