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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.02, 12,102.04 and 2,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.02, 12,102.04 and 2,226.30 is: 3,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.02 : 12,102.04 = 2,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.02/12,102.04 = 2,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.02x = 12,102.04 × 2,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.02x = 26,942,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,771.65/8,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.45

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