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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.41, 12,131.12 and 2,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.41, 12,131.12 and 2,244.02 is: 3,366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.41 : 12,131.12 = 2,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.41/12,131.12 = 2,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.41x = 12,131.12 × 2,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.41x = 27,222,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,464.68/8,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.03

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