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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.28, 12,105.10 and 2,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.28, 12,105.10 and 2,226.73 is: 3,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.28 : 12,105.10 = 2,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.28/12,105.10 = 2,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.28x = 12,105.10 × 2,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.28x = 26,954,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,789.32/8,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.01

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