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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.53, 12,132.32 and 2,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.53, 12,132.32 and 2,823.17 is: 4,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.53 : 12,132.32 = 2,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.53/12,132.32 = 2,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.53x = 12,132.32 × 2,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.53x = 34,251,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251,527.08/8,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.58

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