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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.11, 12,109.66 and 2,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.11, 12,109.66 and 2,229.71 is: 3,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.11 : 12,109.66 = 2,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.11/12,109.66 = 2,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.11x = 12,109.66 × 2,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.11x = 27,001,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,084.65/8,073.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.57

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