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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.51, 12,105.76 and 2,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.51, 12,105.76 and 2,227.12 is: 3,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.51 : 12,105.76 = 2,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.51/12,105.76 = 2,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.51x = 12,105.76 × 2,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.51x = 26,960,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960,955.51/8,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.68

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