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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.63, 12,105.95 and 2,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.63, 12,105.95 and 2,227.70 is: 3,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.63 : 12,105.95 = 2,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.63/12,105.95 = 2,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.63x = 12,105.95 × 2,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.63x = 26,968,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,353.15/8,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.54

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