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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.07, 12,108.11 and 2,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.07, 12,108.11 and 2,228.69 is: 3,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.07 : 12,108.11 = 2,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.07/12,108.11 = 2,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.07x = 12,108.11 × 2,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.07x = 26,985,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985,151.99/8,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.03

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