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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.72, 12,130.01 and 2,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.72, 12,130.01 and 2,243.33 is: 3,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.72 : 12,130.01 = 2,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.72/12,130.01 = 2,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.72x = 12,130.01 × 2,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.72x = 27,211,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,603.68/8,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.97

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