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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.52, 12,131.28 and 2,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.52, 12,131.28 and 2,244.16 is: 3,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.52 : 12,131.28 = 2,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.52/12,131.28 = 2,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.52x = 12,131.28 × 2,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.52x = 27,224,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,533.32/8,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.24

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