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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.14, 12,104.31 and 2,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.14, 12,104.31 and 2,225.69 is: 3,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.14 : 12,104.31 = 2,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.14/12,104.31 = 2,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.14x = 12,104.31 × 2,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.14x = 26,940,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940,430.60/8,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.70

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