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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.83, 12,128.79 and 2,243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.83, 12,128.79 and 2,243.91 is: 3,365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.83 : 12,128.79 = 2,243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.83/12,128.79 = 2,243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.83x = 12,128.79 × 2,243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.83x = 27,215,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215,913.17/8,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.46

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