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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.57, 12,108.04 and 2,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.57, 12,108.04 and 2,228.18 is: 3,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.57 : 12,108.04 = 2,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.57/12,108.04 = 2,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.57x = 12,108.04 × 2,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.57x = 26,978,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978,837.60/8,071.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.45

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