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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.66, 12,132.99 and 2,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.66, 12,132.99 and 2,245.28 is: 3,367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.66 : 12,132.99 = 2,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.66/12,132.99 = 2,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.66x = 12,132.99 × 2,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.66x = 27,241,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,959.79/8,088.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.92

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