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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.16, 12,138.32 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.16, 12,138.32 and 2,248.80 is: 3,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.16 : 12,138.32 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.16/12,138.32 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.16x = 12,138.32 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.16x = 27,296,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296,654.02/8,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.22

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