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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.74, 12,132.62 and 2,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.74, 12,132.62 and 2,244.35 is: 3,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.74 : 12,132.62 = 2,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.74/12,132.62 = 2,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.74x = 12,132.62 × 2,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.74x = 27,229,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229,845.70/8,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.81

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