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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.26, 12,137.11 and 2,546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.26, 12,137.11 and 2,546.10 is: 3,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.26 : 12,137.11 = 2,546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.26/12,137.11 = 2,546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.26x = 12,137.11 × 2,546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.26x = 30,902,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902,289.41/8,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.80

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