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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.66, 12,110.64 and 2,230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.66, 12,110.64 and 2,230.43 is: 3,345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.66 : 12,110.64 = 2,230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.66/12,110.64 = 2,230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.66x = 12,110.64 × 2,230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.66x = 27,011,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,874.22/8,073.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.68

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