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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.86, 12,110.82 and 2,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.86, 12,110.82 and 2,230.94 is: 3,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.86 : 12,110.82 = 2,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.86/12,110.82 = 2,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.86x = 12,110.82 × 2,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.86x = 27,018,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,512.77/8,073.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.42

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