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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.52, 12,138.72 and 2,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.52, 12,138.72 and 2,249.08 is: 3,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.52 : 12,138.72 = 2,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.52/12,138.72 = 2,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.52x = 12,138.72 × 2,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.52x = 27,300,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,952.38/8,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.60

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