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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.17, 12,102.56 and 2,225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.17, 12,102.56 and 2,225.22 is: 3,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.17 : 12,102.56 = 2,225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.17/12,102.56 = 2,225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.17x = 12,102.56 × 2,225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.17x = 26,930,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,847.44/8,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.91

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