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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.36, 12,138.32 and 2,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.36, 12,138.32 and 2,248.40 is: 3,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.36 : 12,138.32 = 2,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.36/12,138.32 = 2,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.36x = 12,138.32 × 2,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.36x = 27,291,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,798.69/8,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.12

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