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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.19, 12,107.48 and 2,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.19, 12,107.48 and 2,227.80 is: 3,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.19 : 12,107.48 = 2,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.19/12,107.48 = 2,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.19x = 12,107.48 × 2,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.19x = 26,973,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973,045.34/8,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.89

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