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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.02, 12,130.56 and 2,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.02, 12,130.56 and 2,244.52 is: 3,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.02 : 12,130.56 = 2,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.02/12,130.56 = 2,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.02x = 12,130.56 × 2,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.02x = 27,227,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,284.53/8,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.79

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