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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.39, 12,123.60 and 2,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.39, 12,123.60 and 2,239.44 is: 3,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.39 : 12,123.60 = 2,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.39/12,123.60 = 2,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.39x = 12,123.60 × 2,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.39x = 27,150,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,074.78/8,082.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.16

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