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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.44, 12,110.14 and 2,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.44, 12,110.14 and 2,230.03 is: 3,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.44 : 12,110.14 = 2,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.44/12,110.14 = 2,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.44x = 12,110.14 × 2,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.44x = 27,005,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,993.43/8,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.04

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