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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.08, 12,130.62 and 2,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.08, 12,130.62 and 2,243.74 is: 3,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.08 : 12,130.62 = 2,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.08/12,130.62 = 2,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.08x = 12,130.62 × 2,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.08x = 27,217,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,957.32/8,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.61

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