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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.45, 12,123.79 and 2,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.45, 12,123.79 and 2,238.69 is: 3,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.45 : 12,123.79 = 2,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.45/12,123.79 = 2,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.45x = 12,123.79 × 2,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.45x = 27,141,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,407.44/8,083.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.65

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