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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.32, 12,110.21 and 2,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.32, 12,110.21 and 2,229.93 is: 3,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.32 : 12,110.21 = 2,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.32/12,110.21 = 2,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.32x = 12,110.21 × 2,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.32x = 27,004,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,004,971.57/8,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.96

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