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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.71, 12,133.67 and 2,542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.71, 12,133.67 and 2,542.03 is: 3,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.71 : 12,133.67 = 2,542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.71/12,133.67 = 2,542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.71x = 12,133.67 × 2,542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.71x = 30,844,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,844,199.81/8,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.24

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