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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.01, 12,111.71 and 2,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.01, 12,111.71 and 2,230.62 is: 3,346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.01 : 12,111.71 = 2,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.01/12,111.71 = 2,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.01x = 12,111.71 × 2,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.01x = 27,016,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016,611.41/8,074.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.12

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