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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.88, 12,251.04 and 2,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.88, 12,251.04 and 2,244.34 is: 3,365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.88 : 12,251.04 = 2,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.88/12,251.04 = 2,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.88x = 12,251.04 × 2,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.88x = 27,495,499.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495,499.11/8,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.88

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