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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.84, 12,131.74 and 2,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.84, 12,131.74 and 2,245.50 is: 3,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.84 : 12,131.74 = 2,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.84/12,131.74 = 2,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.84x = 12,131.74 × 2,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.84x = 27,241,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,822.17/8,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.83

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