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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.22, 12,103.83 and 2,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.22, 12,103.83 and 2,225.88 is: 3,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.22 : 12,103.83 = 2,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.22/12,103.83 = 2,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.22x = 12,103.83 × 2,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.22x = 26,941,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,673.12/8,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.82

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