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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.72, 12,137.17 and 2,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.72, 12,137.17 and 2,248.38 is: 3,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.72 : 12,137.17 = 2,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.72/12,137.17 = 2,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.72x = 12,137.17 × 2,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.72x = 27,288,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,970.28/8,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.46

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