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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.16, 12,105.34 and 2,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.16, 12,105.34 and 2,226.44 is: 3,339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.16 : 12,105.34 = 2,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.16/12,105.34 = 2,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.16x = 12,105.34 × 2,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.16x = 26,951,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,813.19/8,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.27

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