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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.36, 12,100.86 and 2,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.36, 12,100.86 and 2,224.02 is: 3,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.36 : 12,100.86 = 2,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.36/12,100.86 = 2,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.36x = 12,100.86 × 2,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.36x = 26,912,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912,554.66/8,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.98

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