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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.97, 12,133.46 and 2,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.97, 12,133.46 and 2,245.59 is: 3,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.97 : 12,133.46 = 2,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.97/12,133.46 = 2,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.97x = 12,133.46 × 2,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.97x = 27,246,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,715.77/8,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.38

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