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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.72, 12,110.81 and 2,230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.72, 12,110.81 and 2,230.33 is: 3,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.72 : 12,110.81 = 2,230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.72/12,110.81 = 2,230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.72x = 12,110.81 × 2,230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.72x = 27,011,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,090.42/8,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.56

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