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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.14, 12,101.82 and 2,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.14, 12,101.82 and 2,226.22 is: 3,338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.14 : 12,101.82 = 2,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.14/12,101.82 = 2,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.14x = 12,101.82 × 2,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.14x = 26,941,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,313.72/8,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.81

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