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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.91, 12,133.37 and 2,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.91, 12,133.37 and 2,245.52 is: 3,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.91 : 12,133.37 = 2,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.91/12,133.37 = 2,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.91x = 12,133.37 × 2,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.91x = 27,245,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,725.00/8,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.28

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