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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.40, 12,132.48 and 2,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.40, 12,132.48 and 2,244.44 is: 3,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.40 : 12,132.48 = 2,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.40/12,132.48 = 2,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.40x = 12,132.48 × 2,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.40x = 27,230,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,623.41/8,089.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.21

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