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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.88, 12,130.68 and 2,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.88, 12,130.68 and 2,243.36 is: 3,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.88 : 12,130.68 = 2,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.88/12,130.68 = 2,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.88x = 12,130.68 × 2,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.88x = 27,213,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,482.28/8,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.14

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