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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.62, 12,131.36 and 2,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.62, 12,131.36 and 2,244.22 is: 3,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.62 : 12,131.36 = 2,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.62/12,131.36 = 2,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.62x = 12,131.36 × 2,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.62x = 27,225,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,440.74/8,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.31

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