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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.36, 12,105.57 and 2,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.36, 12,105.57 and 2,227.44 is: 3,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.36 : 12,105.57 = 2,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.36/12,105.57 = 2,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.36x = 12,105.57 × 2,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.36x = 26,964,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,430.84/8,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.17

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