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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.62, 12,100.77 and 2,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.62, 12,100.77 and 2,225.55 is: 3,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.62 : 12,100.77 = 2,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.62/12,100.77 = 2,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.62x = 12,100.77 × 2,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.62x = 26,930,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,868.67/8,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.73

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