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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.83, 12,133.24 and 2,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.83, 12,133.24 and 2,245.44 is: 3,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.83 : 12,133.24 = 2,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.83/12,133.24 = 2,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.83x = 12,133.24 × 2,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.83x = 27,244,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,462.43/8,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.16

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