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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.66, 12,104.52 and 2,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.66, 12,104.52 and 2,226.58 is: 3,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.66 : 12,104.52 = 2,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.66/12,104.52 = 2,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.66x = 12,104.52 × 2,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.66x = 26,951,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,682.14/8,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.88

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