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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.43, 12,130.48 and 2,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.43, 12,130.48 and 2,243.04 is: 3,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.43 : 12,130.48 = 2,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.43/12,130.48 = 2,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.43x = 12,130.48 × 2,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.43x = 27,209,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209,183.72/8,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.79

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