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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.90, 12,137.73 and 2,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.90, 12,137.73 and 2,247.94 is: 3,371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.90 : 12,137.73 = 2,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.90/12,137.73 = 2,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.90x = 12,137.73 × 2,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.90x = 27,284,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,888.78/8,092.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.46

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