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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.79, 12,432.94 and 2,048.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.79, 12,432.94 and 2,048.86 is: 3,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.79 : 12,432.94 = 2,048.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.79/12,432.94 = 2,048.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.79x = 12,432.94 × 2,048.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.79x = 25,473,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473,353.45/8,288.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.23

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