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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.28, 12,132.62 and 2,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.28, 12,132.62 and 2,244.88 is: 3,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.28 : 12,132.62 = 2,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.28/12,132.62 = 2,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.28x = 12,132.62 × 2,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.28x = 27,236,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,275.99/8,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.38

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