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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.93, 12,133.40 and 2,542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.93, 12,133.40 and 2,542.75 is: 3,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.93 : 12,133.40 = 2,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.93/12,133.40 = 2,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.93x = 12,133.40 × 2,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.93x = 30,852,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,202.85/8,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.13

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