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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.44, 12,104.76 and 2,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.44, 12,104.76 and 2,226.32 is: 3,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.44 : 12,104.76 = 2,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.44/12,104.76 = 2,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.44x = 12,104.76 × 2,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.44x = 26,949,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949,069.28/8,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.23

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