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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.45, 12,125.29 and 2,239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.45, 12,125.29 and 2,239.69 is: 3,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.45 : 12,125.29 = 2,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.45/12,125.29 = 2,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.45x = 12,125.29 × 2,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.45x = 27,156,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156,890.76/8,084.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.15

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