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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.80, 12,101.70 and 2,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.80, 12,101.70 and 2,224.40 is: 3,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.80 : 12,101.70 = 2,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.80/12,101.70 = 2,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.80x = 12,101.70 × 2,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.80x = 26,919,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,021.48/8,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.60

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