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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.84, 12,132.44 and 2,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.84, 12,132.44 and 2,244.48 is: 3,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.84 : 12,132.44 = 2,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.84/12,132.44 = 2,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.84x = 12,132.44 × 2,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.84x = 27,231,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,007.71/8,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.91

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