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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.23, 12,129.53 and 2,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.23, 12,129.53 and 2,242.89 is: 3,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.23 : 12,129.53 = 2,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.23/12,129.53 = 2,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.23x = 12,129.53 × 2,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.23x = 27,205,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,190.33/8,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.38

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