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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.80, 12,107.16 and 2,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.80, 12,107.16 and 2,148.24 is: 3,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.80 : 12,107.16 = 2,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.80/12,107.16 = 2,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.80x = 12,107.16 × 2,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.80x = 26,009,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009,085.40/8,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.22

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