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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.71, 12,137.63 and 2,248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.71, 12,137.63 and 2,248.77 is: 3,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.71 : 12,137.63 = 2,248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.71/12,137.63 = 2,248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.71x = 12,137.63 × 2,248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.71x = 27,294,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294,738.22/8,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.17

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