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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.40, 12,125.24 and 2,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.40, 12,125.24 and 2,888.14 is: 4,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.40 : 12,125.24 = 2,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.40/12,125.24 = 2,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.40x = 12,125.24 × 2,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.40x = 35,019,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019,390.65/8,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.80

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