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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.46, 12,101.26 and 2,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.46, 12,101.26 and 2,225.52 is: 3,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.46 : 12,101.26 = 2,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.46/12,101.26 = 2,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.46x = 12,101.26 × 2,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.46x = 26,931,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931,596.16/8,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.89

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