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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.16, 12,124.93 and 2,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.16, 12,124.93 and 2,239.82 is: 3,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.16 : 12,124.93 = 2,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.16/12,124.93 = 2,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.16x = 12,124.93 × 2,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.16x = 27,157,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157,660.71/8,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.78

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