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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.33, 12,993.38 and 2,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.33, 12,993.38 and 2,088.46 is: 3,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.33 : 12,993.38 = 2,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.33/12,993.38 = 2,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.33x = 12,993.38 × 2,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.33x = 27,136,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136,168.03/8,662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.66

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