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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.78, 12,101.36 and 2,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.78, 12,101.36 and 2,224.23 is: 3,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.78 : 12,101.36 = 2,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.78/12,101.36 = 2,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.78x = 12,101.36 × 2,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.78x = 26,916,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916,196.83/8,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.26

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