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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.09, 12,111.11 and 2,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.09, 12,111.11 and 2,230.66 is: 3,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.09 : 12,111.11 = 2,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.09/12,111.11 = 2,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.09x = 12,111.11 × 2,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.09x = 27,015,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,696.92/8,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.98

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