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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.63, 12,131.60 and 2,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.63, 12,131.60 and 2,243.67 is: 3,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.63 : 12,131.60 = 2,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.63/12,131.60 = 2,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.63x = 12,131.60 × 2,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.63x = 27,219,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,219,295.75/8,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.13

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