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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.09, 12,107.34 and 2,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.09, 12,107.34 and 2,227.70 is: 3,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.09 : 12,107.34 = 2,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.09/12,107.34 = 2,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.09x = 12,107.34 × 2,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.09x = 26,971,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,551.59/8,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.75

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