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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.52, 12,101.28 and 2,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.52, 12,101.28 and 2,225.80 is: 3,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.52 : 12,101.28 = 2,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.52/12,101.28 = 2,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.52x = 12,101.28 × 2,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.52x = 26,935,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935,029.02/8,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.70

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