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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.76, 12,133.28 and 2,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.76, 12,133.28 and 2,245.38 is: 3,368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.76 : 12,133.28 = 2,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.76/12,133.28 = 2,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.76x = 12,133.28 × 2,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.76x = 27,243,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,824.25/8,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.11

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