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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.28, 12,106.60 and 2,227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.28, 12,106.60 and 2,227.73 is: 3,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.28 : 12,106.60 = 2,227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.28/12,106.60 = 2,227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.28x = 12,106.60 × 2,227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.28x = 26,970,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,236.02/8,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.51

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