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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.93, 12,134.34 and 2,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.93, 12,134.34 and 2,245.59 is: 3,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.93 : 12,134.34 = 2,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.93/12,134.34 = 2,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.93x = 12,134.34 × 2,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.93x = 27,248,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,752.56/8,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.65

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