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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.58, 12,101.22 and 2,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.58, 12,101.22 and 2,224.46 is: 3,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.58 : 12,101.22 = 2,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.58/12,101.22 = 2,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.58x = 12,101.22 × 2,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.58x = 26,918,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918,679.84/8,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.24

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