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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.59, 12,101.43 and 2,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.59, 12,101.43 and 2,223.75 is: 3,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.59 : 12,101.43 = 2,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.59/12,101.43 = 2,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.59x = 12,101.43 × 2,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.59x = 26,910,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,910,554.96/8,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.22

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