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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.28, 12,108.06 and 2,228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.28, 12,108.06 and 2,228.76 is: 3,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.28 : 12,108.06 = 2,228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.28/12,108.06 = 2,228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.28x = 12,108.06 × 2,228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.28x = 26,985,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985,959.81/8,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.04

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