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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.13, 12,107.30 and 2,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.13, 12,107.30 and 2,227.69 is: 3,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.13 : 12,107.30 = 2,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.13/12,107.30 = 2,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.13x = 12,107.30 × 2,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.13x = 26,971,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,286.44/8,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.70

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