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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.55, 12,110.56 and 2,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.55, 12,110.56 and 2,230.16 is: 3,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.55 : 12,110.56 = 2,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.55/12,110.56 = 2,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.55x = 12,110.56 × 2,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.55x = 27,008,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008,475.34/8,073.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.30

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