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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.62, 12,136.77 and 2,249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.62, 12,136.77 and 2,249.55 is: 3,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.62 : 12,136.77 = 2,249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.62/12,136.77 = 2,249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.62x = 12,136.77 × 2,249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.62x = 27,302,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,270.95/8,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.72

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