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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.77, 12,132.81 and 2,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.77, 12,132.81 and 2,245.23 is: 3,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.77 : 12,132.81 = 2,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.77/12,132.81 = 2,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.77x = 12,132.81 × 2,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.77x = 27,240,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,949.00/8,088.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.75

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