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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.14, 12,103.78 and 2,226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.14, 12,103.78 and 2,226.06 is: 3,339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.14 : 12,103.78 = 2,226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.14/12,103.78 = 2,226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.14x = 12,103.78 × 2,226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.14x = 26,943,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943,740.51/8,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.11

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