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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.91, 12,111.56 and 2,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.91, 12,111.56 and 2,230.52 is: 3,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.91 : 12,111.56 = 2,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.91/12,111.56 = 2,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.91x = 12,111.56 × 2,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.91x = 27,015,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,076.81/8,073.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.97

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